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Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue responded to multi-unit fire at the Royal Oaks apartments on SW Oleson Rd. at 4:30 p.m. Sunday evening.
Eight units are uninhabitable and Red Cross responders are assisting five adults and three children with food, clothing, and temporary lodging. Red Cross client services caseworkers will continue to work with the families in the coming days to provide additional assistance as needed.
This was the fifth fire in as many days to which Oregon Trail Chapter volunteers have responded.
About American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Local Red Cross volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters an average of every 32 hours. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Financial gifts help provide shelter, food, clothing counseling and other immediate assistance to those in need. Call (503) 284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org. |
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