PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — On Friday, August 22, Portland Fire & Rescue faced a surge of emergencies as extreme summer heat led to a series of complex incidents across the city and region.
The department managed a variety of calls, including a large warehouse fire, residential and car fires, false alarms, and unique rescue situations.
Portland Fire & Rescue dispatched several engines and trucks to assist Gresham Fire in combating a four-alarm fire at a tire warehouse…