Two of three sections of a three-story multifamily building under construction in Northeast Portland collapsed after a fire broke out early Thursday morning.

Portland Fire & Rescue arrived at the construction site near the intersection of Northeast 36th Avenue and Killingsworth Street around 2 a.m., KGW reported. Firefighters found two three-story partially built structures “fully involved with fire,” according to Portland Fire & Rescue.

“The Hannah” is planned as a 15-unit market-rate apartment building at 5480 N.E. 36th Ave. Edge Development is the developer and general contractor.

“It’s unfortunate,” said Kyle Woodley, Edge Development director of development. “We were just getting going.”

Ground was broken only a few months ago. Woodley said the team plans to rebuild.

Portland Fire & Rescue crews were battling the fire when two building sections collapsed. No firefighters were injured and no residents in the area were displaced.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by Portland Fire & Rescue. However, initial findings suggest that the fire was likely an act of arson, Woodley said.

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The Associated Press

ATLANTA — A fire broke out on the rooftop of a skyscraper under construction in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday, bringing dozens of firefighters and police officers to the site near Centennial Olympic Park.

Flames were visible on the roof of the 32-story tower, sending a dark column of smoke into the sky as more than 20 construction workers spilled out onto the surrounding streets.

Atlanta Assistant Fire Chief Greg Gray told reporters the fire was confined to the roof and was put out within 40 minutes of being reported.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire was under investigation.

“We are investigating the extent of the damage but based on what we know at this time we do not expect any material damage to the building,” said Kelly Gray, a spokesperson for developer Landmark Properties of Athens. “We take safety on our jobsites very seriously and are appreciative for the quick response of the Atlanta Fire Department and first responders.”

The privately owned Legacy at Centennial, an 835-bed, 265-unit tower, is intended to serve Georgia State University students. Permits filed in 2021 when construction began valued the project at $56 million.

The building is supposed to be completed in August 2023. While its steel and concrete structure has been erected, the interiors remain unfinished.

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