A quiet Saturday morning in downtown Portland got a jolt when Portland Fire & Rescue crews were dispatched to reports of a fire near the intersection of SW Broadway and SW Columbia. Multiple units were sent into the city’s core as firefighters made their way toward the scene.
Crews responding to reports of a fire near SW Broadway and SW Columbia.
— Portland Fire & Rescue (@PDXFire) July 25, 2026
What the fire bureau said
According to Portland Fire & Rescue on X, crews were responding to reports of a fire near SW Broadway and SW Columbia. The post was an early dispatch update and did not include any details about possible injuries, property damage or a suspected cause. Fire investigators or the bureau could release more information after the scene is fully stabilized.
Where this is happening
The intersection sits in Portland’s downtown core along the NW/SW Broadway corridor, a stretch lined with office towers, hotels and frequent transit service. The Portland Bureau of Transportation has been upgrading Broadway and nearby streets this year, which can complicate traffic patterns when emergency crews are working in the area. Commuters and transit riders should be ready for localized delays while firefighters remain on scene.
How to follow updates
City incident feeds and apps such as PulsePoint track real-time dispatches, and the city’s fire calls map posts status updates as incidents are cleared. This story will be updated if the bureau or other officials release more information about the cause or any reported injuries.
