Portland Police Investigate Suspicious Fire at Downtown Apartment

Portland Police Investigate Suspicious Fire at Downtown ApartmentPortland Police Investigate Suspicious Fire at Downtown Apartment Portland Police Bureau (PPB) officers are currently investigating a suspicious fire that occurred at a downtown apartment on Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023. At approximately 5:00 AM, PPB officers responded to a report of a fire at an apartment building located on the 900 block of SW Washington Street. Upon arrival, officers encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from one of the units. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze and rescued two occupants from the apartment. The occupants were transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Investigators from the PPB Arson Unit and the Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) Investigation Team responded to the scene and are conducting a joint investigation into the cause of the fire. Preliminary findings indicate that the fire was intentionally set. Evidence at the scene suggests that an accelerant may have been used. PPB Detectives are actively working to identify the suspect(s) responsible for the fire. Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact the PPB Arson Unit at (503) 823-2065. The Portland Police Bureau takes all reports of arson seriously and is committed to holding those responsible accountable for their actions. Arson not only endangers the lives of individuals but also causes significant property damage and poses a threat to the community. The investigation into this incident is ongoing, and updates will be provided as they become available.