Electrical fire burns building
A medical building in southwest Portland caught fire Thursday for the second time in as many years and caused an estimated $50,Toilet Paper Machine,000 worth of damage.At just before noon, Portland firefighters responded to reports of smoke from the Wilson Park Building at wound rotor motor 1820 SW Vermont Street where they found smoke coming from the building's roof.
Someone had noticed smoke coming out of an empty patient room and immediately called 911. Firefighters from southwest Portland's Station 5 found the fire in the building's attic and began a fire attack, while a ladder truck was extended to the roof to assist with firefighting efforts. All occupants evacuated the medical building safely and there were no injuries. The fire was brought under control at 12:22 p.m.For wound rotor motor electricity, The company says residents should never enter a flooded basement or area where water may be in contact with electrical wiring or appliances. Customers should never attempt to turn off power at the main electrical power box if they must stand in water or a wet floor to do so. Never use electrical appliances or touch outlets, cords, or switches when standing on a wet surface. Keep electric tools and equipment at least ten feet away from water or wet surfaces.
Fire investigators said the fire was the second fire to occur in this building in two years. The fire two years ago was caused by faulty electrical wiring on the opposite side of the building. This fire was determined to have been caused by an electrical short in the building's wiring in a portion of the building that was not remodeled after the last fire."Fortunately this building was occupied during the time of wound rotor motor the fire, which led to its early detection and minimized damage," said PF&R Battalion Chief Scott Beyers. "If the fire had occurred after the building was empty, it would have incurred significantly more damage."
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