PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Authorities are investigating a potential arson after a hearth broken the automotive, carport and residential of Portland Metropolis Councilor Candace Avalos in a single day Sunday.
Portland Hearth & Rescue officers stated they responded to stories of the fireplace within the Mill Park neighborhood at round 2:40 a.m., discovering a number of automobiles and a carport on fireplace.
The fireplace was efficiently put out and no accidents had been reported, authorities stated.
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PFR famous there’s now an open and lively investigation into the reason for the fireplace. Nevertheless, Portland police, who assisted fireplace officers on the scene, stated the car of origin belonged to Avalos and the trigger is “thought of suspicious in nature.”
No arrests have been made at the moment.
Officers are investigating after the automotive, carport and residential of Metropolis Councilor Candace Avalos had been closely broken in a hearth, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officers are investigating after the automotive, carport and residential of Metropolis Councilor Candace Avalos had been closely broken in a hearth, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officers are investigating after the automotive, carport and residential of Metropolis Councilor Candace Avalos had been closely broken in a hearth, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officers are investigating after the automotive, carport and residential of Metropolis Councilor Candace Avalos had been closely broken in a hearth, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officers are investigating after the automotive, carport and residential of Metropolis Councilor Candace Avalos had been closely broken in a hearth, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officers are investigating after the automotive, carport and residential of Metropolis Councilor Candace Avalos had been closely broken in a hearth, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officers are investigating after the automotive, carport and residential of Metropolis Councilor Candace Avalos had been closely broken in a hearth, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officers are investigating after the automotive, carport and residential of Metropolis Councilor Candace Avalos had been closely broken in a hearth, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officers are investigating after the automotive, carport and residential of Metropolis Councilor Candace Avalos had been closely broken in a hearth, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
In an announcement, Councilor Avalos recalled waking as much as her automotive, carport and residential “engulfed in flames.”
“I’m grateful for the short response from Portland firefighters who prevented the fireplace from spreading even additional,” she stated.
Avalos added she and her cat, Valentino, managed to flee the blaze.
“I’m being supported by my great mates, neighbors, and family members as I navigate what comes subsequent,” she stated.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and the eleven different Metropolis Councilors launched the next joint assertion, standing in solidarity with Avalos:
“As public servants, we every stepped ahead to serve Portland, and at the moment, we stand united in assist of our colleague. We thank Portland Hearth & Rescue and the Portland Police Bureau for his or her fast response and ongoing investigation into a hearth incident involving Councilor Avalos. We’re working intently with Councilor Avalos to supply her with the sources and safety she wants. This stays an lively investigation and we are going to present updates once we are ready.”
Anybody with additional info associated to this hearth is inspired to contact the PF&R Tip Line by telephone at 503-823-3473 or by e-mail at [email protected].
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