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Three-Alarm Fire Erupts at Gresham Tire Warehouse, Sending Black Smoke Over City

Officials report no injuries during the ongoing firefighting effort.

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Portland Fire and Rescue noted that they were assisting Gresham Fire along with Clackamas Fire to fight the blaze near near 190th and San Rafael.
Gresham Fire

Overview

  • The fire was reported around 3:30 p.m. at Northeast 190th Place and Northeast Halsey Street in Gresham.
  • Gresham Fire is leading the response with assistance from Portland Fire & Rescue and Clackamas Fire.
  • Firefighters are attacking the blaze from inside and outside the building to prevent spread.
  • Authorities urged people to avoid the area as a dense plume of black smoke was visible across the region.
  • No injuries have been reported, the cause is not yet known, and a nearby command post is being established.