PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN)– Clackamas Fire has actually verified that a fire has actually broken out on Mt. Hood’s Timberline Lodge Thursday night.
Authorities stated reports began gathering around 9:30 p.m. about the attic of the historical lodge being on fire. This triggered a reaction from fire teams from Hoodland Fire, Clackamas Fire, Gresham Fire and Estacada Fire, who are all on the scene battling the blaze, according to a news release from Clackamas Fire.
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Authorities stated following an initial search, teams identified everybody made it outdoors and safe. Workers of the lodge initially called the fire in.
Simply after 11 p.m., a Clackamas Fire representative validated to KOIN 6 News that nobody was hurt which the fire had actually been kept to the attic and the roofing system. What’s more, he stated teams have actually been making development in tearing down the fire and ensuring there disappear hotspots.
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Around 11:25 p.m., KOIN 6 News got another upgrade from John Burton, the director of marketing and public affairs for Timberline Lodge. He informed us the fire is now out however that firemens are still dealing with putting out hotspots. He stated visitors and workers were left and are all safe. What’s more, Burton stated Oregon State Police have likewise closed all the roadways near the lodge.
The reason for the fire in under examination and the lodge will be closed Friday.
This is an establishing story. KOIN 6 News will upgrade this short article with more info as quickly as it appears.
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