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‘Incredible stop’: Giant SE Portland fire limited to garage

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A fire ravaged a garage in Southeast Portland and spread to cars in the driveway in the early hours of Saturday, but PFR crews made “an incredible stop” that kept the livable spaces preserved.

The fire began in the garage of the home in the 10900 block of SE Ankeny, Portland Fire & Rescue officials said, and spread to the cars in the driveway.

“They kept this fire to the garage and the driveway but the livable spaces were preserved due to the efforts of those on scene,” PFR spokesperson Rick Graves told KOIN 6 News. “Crews worked for 20 minutes to control the fire. The residents were home at the time of the fire but Red Cross was contacted if they needed any assistance.”

There were 2 adults and 6 kids in the house at the time of the fire. Authorities are not aware of any injuries. The cause is under investigation.

KOIN 6 News will have more information later.