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Contact: Mary Miller
American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter
(503) 528-5633 or (503) 705-2584

Red Cross Supports Firefighters Battling Five-Alarm Blaze

Portland, Ore. – July 13, 2004 – Volunteers from the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter were called to support 120 firefighters who successfully contained a potentially devastating fire in Forest Heights.

The Red Cross was called at 1:00 p.m. for canteen services to keep firefighters hydrated and energized while tackling large blazes in hot weather. Stationed at the scene, six Red Cross volunteers worked for about nine hours serving 200 sandwiches and countless cups of lemonade and water.

About every 32 hours the Red Cross received calls from local fire bureaus to help families affected by fire. On some occasions, bureaus contact the Red Cross to help firefighters facing challenging conditions.

These important Red Cross services to firefighters and emergency workers are provided thanks to the generous support of Oregonians. To volunteer or make a charitable contribution to the American Red Cross Oregon Trial Chapter, call 503-284-1234.

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American Red Cross, Oregon Trail volunteers respond to house fires every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, please call (503) 528-5634.
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