Residents of the expansive, 4,000-square-foot house in the 17900 block of SW Roy Rogers Road were jolted as flames roared through their residence yesterday evening. As reported by Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue via social media, at approximately 6:22 p.m., witnesses alerted authorities to the blaze, which swiftly escalated to a two-alarm inferno necessitating augmented firefighting support.
The prompt arrival of firefighters was met with a menacing scene: billows of smoke drifting into the twilight from multiple crevices of the home and flames piercing the roof. The incident commander on scene escalated the call, bringing an influx of reinforcements. Crews deployed more than 800 feet of hose down the long driveway, while another 500 feet was stretched around the residence to battle the stubborn flames. Amid the chaos, firefighters pushed deep into the structure, confirming all occupants had escaped unharmed, despite discovering dangerous holes in the flooring caused by the fire.
As the firefighters waged their battle against the fire, traffic along Roy Rogers Road was halted by the combined efforts of Washington County Sheriff’s Office and King City Police securing the perimeter for the safety of the emergency responders. "A fire investigator was called to the scene, and the cause remains under investigation," as mentioned by the Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue. Emergency medical assistance was provided by American Medical Response, ensuring the wellbeing of those in the vicinity of the conflagration. Meanwhile, the American Red Cross quickly stepped in to help the family whose home was lost to the fire.
