Arson Investigation Underway After Car Fire Outside Portland City Councilor’s Home – KXL

PORTLAND, OR – The Portland Fire Investigations Unit is looking into a fire at the home of City Councilor Candace Avalos.  The exact cause of the fire was not clear during the initial investigation, but it is considered suspicious in nature.

Portland Fire & Rescue responded to the fire in the Mill Park Neighborhood just after 2:30 Sunday morning, October 26th.  Firefighters say they found several parked vehicles and a carport in flames.  The fire was put out, and no one was hurt.

If anyone has any information or tips related to this fire, you are asked to contact the PF&R Tip Line by phone at 503-823-3473 or by email at [email protected].  Please reference PPB case number 25-293927.