Fire Contained at Historic Centennial Mills Warehouse in Portland; Drone Survey Planned
The long-abandoned Centennial Mills warehouse in Portland, Oregon, remains standing after a fire tore through it for approximately 16 hours. Fire officials plan to use a drone to survey the damage.
Portland, OR, August 3, 2026 —
A fire that raged for approximately 16 hours at the long-abandoned Centennial Mills warehouse in Portland, Oregon, has been contained, officials confirmed. The historic structure, despite the prolonged duration of the blaze, remains standing.
Firefighting crews responded to the scene and worked for over half a day to bring the fire under control. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Details regarding the extent of the damage are still emerging.
In the aftermath of the incident, fire officials have indicated plans to utilize a drone to conduct a thorough survey of the damage to the warehouse. This aerial inspection is expected to provide a more detailed assessment of the structural integrity and the impact of the fire on the building.
The Centennial Mills warehouse is a long-abandoned property. Further information regarding the fire, including its cause and the specific assessment from the drone survey, is anticipated as the investigation continues.
Story summarized from the original created by Tatum Todd on www.oregonlive.com, see more information here.
