PORTLAND, Ore. ( KOIN ) — A fire broke out on the shoulder of southbound Interstate 5 in North Portland during Wednesday’s evening commute, causing a large plume of black smoke seen from miles away.
The blaze was first noticed shortly before 4:30 p.m. and was extinguished before 6 p.m.
Police: Murder suspect had ‘history of problematic interactions’ with the victim The fire appeared to have sparked at a homeless camp, officials tell KOIN 6 News. It was the third tent fire that Portland Fire & Rescue Station No. 13 had responded to on Wednesday — the second within half an hour.
Fire crews say no one was at the scene when they responded.
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