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PORTLAND, Ore. – June 26, 2006 – American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter volunteers responded to a residential fire in Sherwood to provide immediate assistance to a family.

Tualitin Valley Fire and Rescue responded to a multi-unit fire on SW Madeira Terrace late Monday afternoon and notified the American Red Cross.

The fire left three units uninhabitable and Red Cross responders are assisting 1 adult and two children with food and clothing. Red Cross client services caseworkers will continue to work with the family in the coming days to provide additional assistance as needed.

About American Red Cross
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 an average of every 32 hours. 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