"Portland Firefighters Overcome Access Challenges to Extinguish Multiple Blazes Near Hawthorne Bridge"

Portland Fire and Rescue responded to a commercial fire at the Multnomah County Bridge Shop near the Hawthorne Bridge, which was started by an explosion of unknown cause. Access to the building was initially hampered, requiring firefighters to cut through chain link fences. The fire was eventually extinguished, and there were no reported injuries.