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‘Suspicious’ fire at Portland City Councilor’s home being investigated as possible arson (www.kptv.com)
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PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - Authorities are investigating after a fire broke out in a carport at the home of Portland City Councilor Candace Avalos early Sunday morning.

Fire officials were called to the scene of the fire on Southeast Caruthers Street, near Southeast 122nd Avenue, around 2:40 a.m. Sunday.

Upon arrival, they found several cars and a carport on fire, and were able to extinguish the blaze.

Investigators estimated the total damage at $125-150,000, with damage to the exterior siding of the home and “complete destruction” of the carport and two cars.

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[–] 10 points 1 year ago

Another outcome of stochastic terrorist rhetoric, no doubt.

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    [–] 7 points 1 year ago (4 children)

    Investigators estimated the total damage at $125-150,000, with damage to the exterior siding of the home and “complete destruction” of the carport and two cars.

    Gotts love the rigour of TV writers! That lower bound of $125 isn't realistic for two cars being destroyed.

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    This was my thinking too. Must have been practically landfill already. It makes you wonder if they're even full cars.

    My guess is they were a couple old lambos but they couldn't pop the hood to see if anything was actually inside of it.

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    • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    How many does this make now? There was that judge who also had her home catch fire right after going against trump. They claim it wasn't arson, but I wouldn't put it past em.

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