Person, pet found dead after fire destroys house in NW Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - One person and a pet were found dead after a house fire in northwest Portland Thursday afternoon.

Just after 12 p.m., Portland Fire & Rescue were called out to a fire in the 11400 block of Northwest Cornelius Pass Road. PF&R said crews arrived and found a one-story home fully engulfed in flames.

There were no reports or signs of occupants in the house at the time. After additional resources from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue arrived to help establish a water line, firefighters were able to enter the house through the basement.

When they made their way to the first floor they found a person and a dog dead. There were no other occupants in the house.

In addition to the death, TVF&R said the fire posed several challenges for fire crews due to the rural location. There were no hydrants in the area so water had to be trucked in using water tenders, and the long, narrow streets left little room for crews to maneuver large trucks and equipment.

The home suffered extensive damage and is a total loss, according to TVF&R.

Just before 1:30 p.m., the fire was reported to be under control.

An investigator is working to determine the cause of the fire. No other details have been released at this time.

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