Gresham Fire Department investigating Tuesday fires

The Gresham Fire Department is currently investigating two fires that took place on Tuesday, July 8.

Shortly before 5:00 am, Gresham Fire and Portland Fire and Rescue responded to a fire alarm activation at the East Portland Moose Lodge. Fire crews noticed two broken windows at the front of the building where fires were actively burning. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and called for a fire investigator.

Just after 9:15 am, crews responded to a fire at a church on NE Halsey St., near the scene of the fire at the East Portland Moose Lodge fire. Firefighters noticed two broken windows near areas with fire damage and once again called for the fire investigator to assess the scene.  

In both instances, the fire investigator determined these incidents were the result of an intentionally set fire, and it is suspected these incidents may be related. Gresham Fire is working closely with the Gresham Police Department to investigate.  

Anyone with information that may assist with the investigation is encouraged to contact Gresham Fire at 503-618-2355.