2 injured in North Portland house fire
OregonLive
Last updated: May 25, 2026
A house fire occurred in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood early Sunday morning, resulting in two individuals being hospitalized. The incident involved a second-story escape and a subsequent rescue by firefighters.
- A 911 caller reported seeing fire on the front of a home around 4:30 a.m. and expressed concern for potential occupants.
- Upon arrival, Portland firefighters began extinguishing the blaze and simultaneously searched the residence.
- One person was found outside the home, having reportedly jumped from a second-story window to escape the fire.
- This individual provided information to firefighters, aiding in the location of the second person inside.
- Firefighters successfully rescued the second individual, who was transported to the hospital and received advanced life support.
- The person who jumped from the window was also taken to the hospital with injuries deemed non-life-threatening.
- The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by officials.
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