Red Cross helps 26 residents following apartment fire
 
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September 14, 2007
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When you're on vacation, the last call you want to get is one telling you that your apartment has been destroyed by a fire, but that's what happened to the wife and daughter of one resident of the Brentwood Apartments located at 3298 SW 125th Avenue.
This afternoon's fire affected six apartments, three of which are a total loss, and three of which have sustained water damage. The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter is currently on the scene arranging accommodations for 26 residents, including 20 adults and six children. Volunteers are also providing food and clothing to those affected.
At this time there are residents willing to do media interviews.
All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Call 503-284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org to help provide shelter, food, clothing, counseling and other immediate assistance to those in need.
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare and respond to emergencies. Oregon Trail Chapter Red Cross volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters every 40 hours on average. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Financial gifts help provide food, clothing, shelter, counseling and other emergency services. To help those in immediate need call (503) 284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org.
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