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RV fire engulfs fiber optic cables, KOs internet in Portland

An RV fire in South Portland damaged fiber optic cables, March 28, 2023 (PFR) Fire happened around 8 a.m., service was out most of Tuesday by: Tim Steele Posted: Mar 28, 2023 / 03:42 PM PDT Updated:

An RV fire in South Portland damaged fiber optic cables, March 28, 2023 (PFR)

Fire happened around 8 a.m., service was out most of Tuesday

by: Tim Steele

Posted: Mar 28, 2023 / 03:42 PM PDT

Updated: Mar 28, 2023 / 11:52 PM PDT

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — An RV fire in South Portland damaged the fiber optic cables on a utility pole, knocking out internet and cell service for many customers in the area for most of the day.

It’s not clear at this time what caused the RV to catch fire outside 2828 S. Corbett Avenue around 8 a.m. Tuesday. Three people live in the RV, but none were injured and all declined help from the Red Cross, Portland Fire & Rescue said.

Several fiber providers were affected and crews worked to restore service. It appeared most service had been restored shortly before midnight.

The RV is a complete loss. No further information is available at this time.

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