PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a large fire on Monday at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Property off highway 30 in North Portland.
The fire broke out around 2 p.m. in the 8000 block of Northwest Street Helens Road. It appears the fire started in a workshop on the property. Several buildings were destroyed or damaged, but there were no reported injuries.
Fireboats on the Willamette River helped firefighters get a handle on the flames.
The fire closed all westbound lanes of Highway 30 near the St. Johns Bridge, but they are now back open.
Portland Fire & Rescue has not said what caused the fire.
The Army Corps released a statement:
On Monday afternoon, a fire at the U.S. Moorings complex destroyed two buildings and damaged two others. There were no injuries or loss of life, thanks in large part to the swift actions of Portland Fire and Rescue. The fire bureau acted swiftly and aggressively to contain the fire, sending multiple units to suppress the blaze. We are grateful that no one was injured during the fire and fire response and appreciate the efforts of the firefighters who responded. Without their quick actions, the damage would've been much worse. The Portland District is working alongside local officials and will investigate the cause and assess the damage once it is safe to do so.