Explosion, fire completely destroys home in NW Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - Crews responded to a Northwest Portland neighborhood after an explosion that caught two homes on fire Thursday morning.

Just after 10 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to a report of an explosion in the 10400 block of Northwest Burkhardt Court. Crews arrived and found a home engulfed in flames and spreading to neighboring home.

A second alarm was called to bring in additional resources.

PF&R said the fire was out at about 11 a.m. Crews will remain on scene to put out any hot spots.

Firefighters battling fire in two homes — Firefighters battling fire in two homes(KPTV)

Portland Fire Rescue confirmed they were called out because of an explosion which obliterated... — Portland Fire Rescue confirmed they were called out because of an explosion which obliterated one house and started a fire that spread to a neighboring home. Pictured: Shattered glass on the pavement caused by the explosion in front of the homes.(KPTV)

PF&R said there are no known injuries. One of the homes was completely obliterated with only some exterior walls standing.

The cause of the explosion is under investigation.

This is developing news. FOX 12 Oregon will update this story when new details are released.

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