A gas leak in Gresham on Saturday afternoon has led to a tragic discovery: a man was found dead in his home after authorities responded to the incident. According to a report from KPTV, the Gresham Fire Department received calls about a potential gas leak at a residence on Northeast Sixth Terrace at around 4:30 p.m.
Gresham firefighters promptly arrived on the scene and detected a strong odor of gas emanating from the house, prompting the evacuation of neighboring homes for safety while the gas was shut off by crews with NW Natural; however, details of the victim's identity and the exact cause of death remain undisclosed at this time. KOIN also reported on the incident, noting that the gas levels had to be reduced before firefighters could safely enter the property to make the grim discovery.
Creating a "safe zone" around the affected home was essential in the operation, and once the crews deemed the situation under control, they ventured inside the residence and located the deceased individual upstairs, as detailed in a coverage by KGW. Northwest Natural, the gas utility company, was called in to assist with the gas evaluation and the ongoing investigation, though they have not yet provided further information following inquiries from KGW.
