Fatal House Fire In Tanasbourne Thursday

HILLSBORO, OR — A woman was killed in a residential fire Thursday afternoon in the Tanasbourne area of Hillsboro, according to the Hillsboro Fire Department.

Shortly after 3 p.m. June 7, firefighters from Hillsboro and Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue were dispatched to a home in the 19000-block of Northwest Walker Road.

When firefighters arrived, they found flames and smoke pouring from the south and east-side of the two-story residence, officials said. During the ensuing battle, firefighters discovered the body of a woman who presumably lived at the home.

It took 32 firefighters from two agencies only 40 minutes to get control of the blaze, officials said, noting no other injuries were reported.

Fire investigators from both the Hillsboro police and fire departments are working to determine what caused the deadly fire.

Hillsboro Fire reminds residents that working smoke alarms are the most important items that you can have in your home to protect you from a fire.Test smoke alarm monthly and replace alarms every 10 years.

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