Improperly Disposed of Cigarette to blame for Fire at Portland Sizzlers

Damage estimates are set at $40,000. No injuries were reported.

At 7:02 p.m. Tuesday evening, Portland Fire and Rescue responded to a Commercial fire at 3737 SE 82nd Ave, Sizzlers Restaurant. Image Courtesy: PF&R

(PORTLAND, Ore. ) - At 7:02 p.m. Tuesday evening, Portland Fire and Rescue responded to a Commercial fire at 3737 SE 82nd Ave, Sizzlers Restaurant.

When firefighters arrived they found a fire on an exterior wall that had extended into the building. The restaurant was occupied at the time but everyone was able to evacuate safely.

The fire was extinguished and fire investigators at the scene determined that the fire had started from a cigarette improperly discarded in bark dust near the building.

Damage estimates are set at $40,000. No injuries were reported.

Portland Fire and Rescue would like to remind residents that due to unusually dry and warm weather there needs to be more than usual caution taken around combustible vegetation. Discard cigarettes in proper fire safe containers with a lid.

Source: Portland Fire and Rescue