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PORTLAND, Ore. – November 18, 2006 –Four American Red Cross volunteers from The Oregon Trail chapter responded to an early morning three-alarm fire in S.E. Portland at the Star Crest apartment complex located at 126th and S.E. Alder St. The initial call came to the Portland Fire Dept. at 2:15A with the Red Cross arriving on the scene shortly after 3:00A.

Six units were damaged by the fire which was centered on the central stairwell of the affected units. Cause of the fire is under investigation. One resident was taken to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation but there were otherwise, no injuries from the fire. Several residents were trapped by the smoke and fire and rescued from their units by ladder evacuation. Residents displaced from their units were able to be accommodated temporarily in vacant apartments in the complex or at the homes of friends and relatives.

Fire affected residents were given comfort kits and assistance for their immediate needs through the balance of the weekend to be followed by casework assistance at Oregon Trail chapter headquarters for those in need beginning on Monday morning.

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Local Red Cross volunteers respond to residential fires and other disasters every 40 hours on average. All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from Oregonians. Financial gifts help provide shelter, food, clothing, counseling and other immediate assistance to those in need. Call (503) 284-1234 or visit www.redcross-pdx.org

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American Red Cross, Oregon Trail volunteers respond to house fires every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, please call (503) 528-5634.
To prepare yourself and your family for fire or other disasters, go to www.redcross-pdx.org