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Portland Fire is on scene of trees falling onto power lines causing arcing and exploding of transformers associated with overhead power lines near the zoo.
The affected power lines cross all lanes of traffic on HWY 26 with all lanes being diverted.
PGE requested to the scene.
Portland Fire is responding to reports of a potential residential fire on the SW border of our response area with crews from Lake Oswego and TVF&R in mutual aid capacity.
A single caller indicating fire pushing out of the back of a home in the Ashcreek Neighborhood.
Initial arrival by PF&R Engine 5 indicates this was a fire in the fireplace as intended. No fire problem. All companies returning to service.
#pfremergencyincidentrecalled
Canyon Ct. Also affected by road travel. ODOT crews on scene to assist in traffic redirection.
PGE arrival estimated to be near 1 PM.
All traffic is blocked on both east and west lanes of Hwy. 26 between milepost 72 & 73 with ODOT, PPB, PF&R crews assisting in redirecting traffic.
Traffic will resume once hazard is removed by the power company.
Portland fire is on scene of a two-car motor vehicle crash with an occupant pinned on the interior of a sedan.
Engine 24 is investigating with Truck 8 assigned extradition upon arrival.
The crash is described as a sedan versus UPS truck with the driver of the sedan pinned.
The male driver was alert and oriented the entire time crews were working to safely gain access to the passenger compartment and is now being transported to the hospital with significant yet not life-threatening injuries.
#pfremergencyincidentrecalled
Eastside companies are responding to a potential house fire on NE Glisan. Station 7 has arrived and is investigating.