Fire Continues to Smolder at Historic Centennial Mills Warehouse, Disrupting Amtrak Service
A fire at the historic Centennial Mills warehouse in Portland's Pearl District, which erupted Sunday afternoon, was still smoldering Monday. Fire crews were unable to enter the building due to the risk of structural collapse, and are monitoring the situation…
Portland, OR, August 3, 2026 —
A significant fire that ignited Sunday afternoon at the historic Centennial Mills warehouse in Portland’s Pearl District continued to smolder into Monday, prompting ongoing efforts by fire crews to manage the situation and plan for the building’s eventual demolition.
Firefighting efforts have been hampered by the severe risk of structural collapse within the aging warehouse. Due to safety concerns, crews have been unable to enter the building. Instead, they are monitoring the smoldering remains and developing strategies for demolition.
The blaze has had a direct impact on regional transportation. The proximity of the fire to active rail lines has led to the suspension of Amtrak service between Portland and Seattle. This disruption is expected to continue through Friday, August 7th.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No further details regarding the origin of the blaze have been released.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Lopez on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
