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Dennis Katsnelson

Early on Tuesday morning, firefighters from Portland Fire Rescue were faced with a challenging situation when they responded to a house fire in the East Columbia neighborhood. According to reports, the fire was reported by a 911 caller at around 5:30 a.m. Crews arrived soon after to find heavy smoke and flames coming from all sides of the home located in the 10300 block of Northeast 6th Drive. One of the residents had to climb through a window to escape the burning home, but fortunately, no injuries were reported.

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While battling the fire, firefighters encountered a significant amount of clutter both inside and outside the home, which made their job even more challenging. Despite these obstacles, the firefighters were able to bring the fire under control within 20 minutes of their arrival on the scene.

The Red Cross has stepped in to help two people and their pets who were displaced by the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and authorities are working to determine what may have caused the blaze.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining a clear and uncluttered home environment to prevent fires from starting and spreading. Clutter can make it difficult for firefighters to navigate a home during a fire, and it can also increase the risk of fire by providing more fuel for flames to consume. In addition to keeping the home tidy, it's also important to have working smoke detectors in every room, to ensure that any fires are detected early and can be addressed quickly.