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Portland man accused of leaving burning embers in firepit, faces $747K bill after neighbor’s house catches fire
Portland man accused of leaving burning embers in firepit, faces $747K bill after neighbor’s house catches fire
Portland man accused of leaving burning embers in firepit, faces $747K bill after neighbor’s house catches fire

Published on: 07/08/2026

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Two houses in Portland's Humboldt neighborhood caught fire on the morning of July 27, 2024. A Solo Stove, which was deemed the cause, appears to be visible in the bottom left corner of this photo. (Photo credit: Portland Fire & Rescue)

A Portland man left a fire burning unattended in his backyard Solo Stove firepit, which then ignited a ferocious blaze that engulfed not only his home but his neighbor’s, according to a $747,000 lawsuit filed this week.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2026/07/portland-man-accused-of-leaving-burning-embers-in-firepit-faces-747k-bill-after-neighbors-house-catches-fire.html

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