FAIRVIEW, OREGON
— A residential neighborhood in Fairview was the scene of chaos earlier today after a small plane crashed into a multi-residential building, setting it ablaze and leaving thousands without power. The crash, which occurred in the afternoon, has drawn a significant response from
local emergency services, including units from Gresham, Portland, and the Portland Airport Fire Department. Eyewitnesses quickly took to social media, sharing dramatic images and videos of the incident. One video, captured by a Ring doorbell camera, appears to show the moment the crash occurred, with thick smoke billowing from the site immediately afterward. Other social media users posted photos of the fire, showing orange flames reaching into the sky and dark smoke visible from miles away.
Reports indicate that the crash has led to widespread power outages in the area. According to Portland General Electric’s outage map, over 12,000 residents are currently without electricity. “Lots of customers now without power,” one resident noted on X (formerly Twitter), highlighting the extent of the impact on the local community.
Fairview, a small town lacking its own fire and emergency services, relies on nearby Gresham for assistance. The Gresham Fire Department, along with units from Portland Fire and the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, are actively working to contain the blaze and investigate the scene. The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the fire is under investigation, but as of now, there has been no official word on injuries or fatalities resulting from the crash.
As the situation develops, authorities are expected to provide more details on the cause of the crash and its aftermath. For now, the focus remains on managing the fire and ensuring the safety of residents in the affected area.
