In a brazen act of vandalism, at least 15 vehicles at the Portland Police Training Division were set ablaze by an unknown arsonist earlier today. According to official reports, the Portland Police North Precinct officers were called to the scene at around 1:55 a.m., where they discovered the vehicles within a secured training area fully engulfed in flames on Northeast Airport Way.

Despite the intensity of the fire, the efforts of firefighters from Portland Fire & Rescue successfully extinguished the flames without any reported injuries or building damage. The Portland Fire Investigations Unit, a team consisting of fire investigators and a detective from the Portland Police Bureau, has taken over the scene to determine the cause of the suspected arson fires.

The police are urging the public to come forward with any information related to this incident. Detective Meredith Hopper can be directly contacted through email at [email protected], or alternatively, information can be provided to the Portland Fire & Rescue Fire Investigation Unit tip line at 503-823-FIRE(3473). Tipsters should refer to case number 24-108126 when providing any leads.

The arson investigation is being conducted by the Portland Fire Investigations Unit, which is equipped with the necessary tools such as analysis equipment and accelerant detecting canines. These tools are part of the specialized training and skills needed to investigate such fires. Those within the unit are sworn law enforcement officers, tasked with uncovering the truth behind fire-related incidents, working alongside a detective from the Portland Police Bureau to bring those responsible to justice.