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Man who jumped from burning apartment in SW Portland dies

The man was in his mid-50s, according to Portland Fire & Rescue.

PORTLAND, Ore. — A man who reportedly jumped from the third floor of a burning apartment building Friday afternoon in Southwest Portland has died.

The man was in is mid-50s, according to Portland Fire & Rescue. His identity has not been released.

Fire crews arrived at around 2:30 p.m. and called for backup and resources to fight the fire at 3554 Southwest Beaverton Hillsdale Highway. Police closed roads in the area.

Firefighters had the fire under control by 4 p.m.

No one else was injured in the fire.

Four units were damaged and 12 people were displaced.

An investigation is ongoing.

Credit: Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese/Twitter

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