Expansion WNBA team brings back original Portland Fire name
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The logo isn't perfect and the name has issues, but the support for Portland's WNBA franchise was overwhelming on the day the Fire officially launched.
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July 15, 2025 (Portland, OR) – Today, Portland’s WNBA expansion team proudly unveils its new name and brand identity: the Portland Fire. Based in the global epicenter of women’s sports, the Portland Fire is rooted in the resilience, spirit, and passion for sport that defines the Rose City.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Seven large fires are burning across Oregon. The largest, the Cram Fire, is burning 15 miles north of Madras. As of Monday night, it was estimated to be about 20,000 acres in size.
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KOIN Portland on MSNPortland fire investigators ‘also law enforcement unit’FIU investigates both the fire and the crime that started it because the unit is dual badged. They were the ones to detain the suspect, 40-year old Shaun Szwarz, on Friday, the day of the blaze.
Multiple injuries and rescues reported after a large fire erupts at a Portland apartment complex. Video from the scene shows the building fully engulfed in flames.