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A two alarm fire broke out late Thursday evening at the Bella Vista Apartments on SE Belmont. Five disaster responders from the Oregon Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross arrived at the scene to assist the residents displaced by the fire. The Portland Fire Bureau responded to the 11:00pm fire call.
Continuing its mission to build and sustain strong community partnerships, the Oregon Trail Chapter will bring awareness of Red Cross services to our community partner’s as well as the surrounding community.
Four units were affected by the fire, with damage ranging from minor to one unit that was totally destroyed according to the responders. Two of the apartment dwellers were taken to a local hospital with what was said to be non-life threatening injuries.
The local Red Cross Chapter responds to disasters such as this to help the families meet their immediate needs - such as food, clothing and shelter. Trained Red Cross Disaster Volunteers also provide physical and mental health as needed to disaster clients.
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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