Centennial Mills Fire Disrupts Portland | Portland News

Portland News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 4, 2026 · 1m

A massive fire erupted at Portland’s historic Centennial Mills warehouse, forcing nearly 100 firefighters to battle flames as the building’s floors collapsed and posed a collapse risk. Officials used drones to monitor a dangerous rooftop water tower, fearing it could roll off if the structure fell. The site, long occupied by squatters and plagued by prior fires, is slated for redevelopment into a public river connection. The blaze forced Amtrak to suspend service between Portland and Seattle until August 7, with buses replacing trains. Police are investigating the fire’s origin and urge…