House fire in Newport at 1143 SW 8th, #5
6:26pm
Newport Firefighters arriving on scene of a report of a fire at a residence at SW 8th and Government Streets. Fire Chief Rob Murphy says no smoke showing. Investigating.
6:32pm
Chief Rob Murphy there is fire inside a wall. Likely electrical. Orders PGE to shut power off to the house. Calls for more back up personnel and more fire engines.
6:36pm
Chief Murphy says they’ve ripped open the wall and drowned the fire.

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