City of Portland, OR
10/26/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/26/2025 13:52
Arson Investigation Underway After Car Fire Outside City Councilor's Home
Press Release
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An arson investigation is underway after a car fire at the home of City Councilor Candace Avalos.
Published
October 26, 2025 12:35 pm
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On Sunday, October 26, 2025 at 2:40a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue (PF&R) responded to a fire in the Mill Park Neighborhood. Upon arrival they found several vehicles and a carport on fire. The vehicles were parked and unoccupied. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and no one was injured.
PF&R requested a Fire Investigator and Portland
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Police. East Precinct officers responded to the scene and assisted with the initial investigation. They determined that the vehicle of origin belongs to City Councilor Candace Avalos.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined, but it is considered suspicious in nature. No arrests have been made.
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The Portland Fire Investigations Unit is investigating this case. If anyone has any information or tips related to this fire, please 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.
The Portland Fire Investigations Unit comprises fire investigators with Portland Fire & Rescue, who are sworn law enforcement officers, and a detective with the Portland Police Bureau. The collaboration leverages the specialized training and skills needed to investigate fires, including analysis equipment and accelerant detecting dogs.
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