Portland Fire & Rescue crews rushed to a reported high-rise kitchen fire near NE 2nd and Burnside, after calls came in about smoke showing from the 14th floor. Officials have not yet released any details on possible injuries or what started the fire.
Portland Fire Reports Smoke From Upper Floor
Portland Fire & Rescue said on X that crews were responding to a “high-rise kitchen fire” in the area of NE 2nd and Burnside, with early reports of smoke on the 14th floor, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. The post, published July 25, 2026, described the situation as an active incident while firefighters checked conditions inside the building.
Where The Call Came In
The city’s 911 calls map shows recent fire dispatches near NE 2nd and E Burnside, placing the response at the Burnside bridgehead where the Central Eastside meets Old Town. You can track the latest entries and the live call feed used by crews on the City of Portland site.
High-Rise Kitchen Fires And Sprinklers
Kitchen fires in tall buildings can quickly fill hallways and shafts with thick smoke, which is why departments typically send multiple units and often trigger precautionary evacuations. In other Portland incidents, internal sprinkler systems have kept flames from spreading far beyond the unit of origin, a point highlighted in a Hoodline report on a high-rise blaze snuffed by sprinklers.
In this case, Portland Fire’s initial X update said firefighters were on scene and assessing conditions, and the bureau has continued posting updates on its feed, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. Drivers and pedestrians are advised to steer clear of the intersection while crews work and to follow instructions from first responders in the area.
