A blaze that engulfed part of a residential building in Northwest Portland's Pearl District on Sunday night led to the dramatic rescue of one individual, as reported by authorities. The fire, which occurred at Emmons Place Apartments, was responded to by Portland Fire & Rescue crews around 10 p.m., KOIN reported.

After arriving at the scene, first responders encountered a smoke-logged fourth-floor hallway and water flooding from beneath the door of an apartment, witnesses recounted, that it was clear through the pandemonium that something truly dire had unfolded within the confines of that residence. Officials stated that the victim, located past the kitchen area in a state of unconsciousness, was swiftly moved to safety from the smoke-engulfed apartment and promptly provided with medical attention; during which they began to show signs of responsiveness.

This individual, whose identity has not been publicly disclosed, was rendered to the Oregon Burn Center. They faced potentially life-threatening injuries, according to a statement obtained by KPTV. An ensuing investigation by officials into the origins of the fire has indicated that the incident was accidental, dismissing initially feared possibilities of criminal intent or gross negligence, though the specific catalyst remains undetermined at this time.

Further details will be forthcoming as investigators continue their probe into what lit the spark of this conflagration.