A suspect is in custody for allegedly setting a 117-year-old Portland church on fire, which later had to be demolished.
A suspect is in custody for allegedly setting a 117-year-old Portland church on fire Tuesday.
Cameron David Storer, 25, is facing four charges, including two counts of arson in the first degree, one count of arson in the second degree, and two counts of burglary in the second degree, the Multnomah County district attorney’s officePortland Fire and Rescue responded to a report of a fire at around 5:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Portland Korean Church on the corner of SW 10th Avenue and Clay Street.
“They made entry into the home and they were fighting the fire at the church through an elevated position through the home’s window,” he added. The response required 12 fire engines, six ladder trucks, four battalion chiefs, and 75 Portland Fire and Rescue personnel. Third alarm fire at SW 10 & Clay caused significant damage to structure and building deemed unsafe. Demolition to begin tomorrow. Travel restricted. Updates to follow. Follow
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