Arson investigation underway after Portland City Councilor’s car, home damaged… | Latest Lifestyle News
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Authorities are investigating a possible arson after a fire damaged the car, carport and home of Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos overnight Sunday.
Portland Fire & Rescue officials said they responded to reports of the fire in the Mill Park neighborhood at around 2:40 a.m., finding several vehicles and a carport on fire.
The fire was successfully put out and no injuries were reported, authorities said.
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PFR noted there is now an open and active investigation into the cause of the fire. However, Portland police, who assisted fire officials at the scene, said the vehicle of origin belonged to Avalos and the cause is “considered suspicious in nature.”
No arrests have been made at this time.
Officials are investigating after the car, carport and home of City Councilor Candace Avalos were heavily damaged in a fire, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officials are investigating after the car, carport and home of City Councilor Candace Avalos were heavily damaged in a fire, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officials are investigating after the car, carport and home of City Councilor Candace Avalos were heavily damaged in a fire, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officials are investigating after the car, carport and home of City Councilor Candace Avalos were heavily damaged in a fire, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officials are investigating after the car, carport and home of City Councilor Candace Avalos were heavily damaged in a fire, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officials are investigating after the car, carport and home of City Councilor Candace Avalos were heavily damaged in a fire, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officials are investigating after the car, carport and home of City Councilor Candace Avalos were heavily damaged in a fire, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officials are investigating after the car, carport and home of City Councilor Candace Avalos were heavily damaged in a fire, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
Officials are investigating after the car, carport and home of City Councilor Candace Avalos were heavily damaged in a fire, Oct. 26, 2025. (KOIN)
In a statement, Councilor Avalos recalled waking up to her car, carport and home “engulfed in flames.”
“I’m grateful for the quick response from Portland firefighters who prevented the fire from spreading even further,” she said.
Avalos added she and her cat, Valentino, managed to escape the blaze.
“I’m being supported by my wonderful friends, neighbors, and loved ones as I navigate what comes next,” she said.
Portland Mayor Keith Wilson and the eleven other City Councilors released the following joint statement, standing in solidarity with Avalos:
“As public servants, we each stepped forward to serve Portland, and today, we stand united in support of our colleague. We thank Portland Fire & Rescue and the Portland Police Bureau for their quick response and ongoing investigation into a fire incident involving Councilor Avalos. We are working closely with Councilor Avalos to provide her with the resources and security she needs. This remains an active investigation and we will provide updates when we are able.”
Anyone with further information related to this fire is encouraged to contact the PF&R Tip Line by phone at 503-823-3473 or by email at arsontips@police.portlandoregon.gov.
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