Roseway Theater fire

The historic Roseway Theater in Northeast Portland suffered heavy damage from a three-alarm fire on Aug. 6, 2022. The future of the 97-year-old landmark is uncertain. Portland Fire & Rescue has ruled out arson and determined the cause was electrical.

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Chain-link fencing can be seen in front of the Roseway Theater in Northeast Portland.

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Fencing stands in front of the historic Roseway Theater on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022. The 97-year-old Northeast Portland landmark suffered heavy damage from a fire earlier in the month. Investigators have ruled the fire accidental and believe the cause was electrical.

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