A night photograph showing firefighters at a fire at the Iron Fireman Manufacturing plant in Portland. The three men are standing on top of a fire truck, directing a stream of watch towards the building. destroyed. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 10 of the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 3, 1944 (negative 8 of 11).

People battling a fire at the Fry Roofing Company at 3750 Northwest Yeon Avenue in Portland. Several men can be seen spraying water towards the blaze. Burned wood and metal braces can be seen along the left side of the frame. Photographs from this series were published on pages 1 and 4 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, March 20, 1944 (negative 1 of 12).

People battling a fire at the Fry Roofing Company at 3750 Northwest Yeon Avenue in Portland. A fireman is pulling a hose towards a pile of debris, and smoke can can be seen throughout the scene. This photograph was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, March 20, 1944 (negative 2 of 12).

Firefighters at a the Crowder Shingle company at 8414 N. Vancouver Avenue in Portland. One man is spraying water at a recently burned structure with a collapsed roof. A story referencing this fire was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, December 11, 1944 (negative 2 of 6).

Firefighters at a the Crowder Shingle company at 8414 N. Vancouver Avenue in Portland. One man is spraying water at a recently burned structure with a collapsed roof. A story referencing this fire was published on page 1 of the Oregon Journal on Monday, December 11, 1944 (negative 1 of 6).

A fire burning at the Timber Structures, Inc. plant on Northwest Yeon Avenue in Portland. Fireman stand in front of the flames as one man sprays water at the leaping flames. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Tuesday, October 2, 1945 (negative 1 of 12).

A fire burning at the Timber Structures, Inc. plant on Northwest Yeon Avenue in Portland. People can be seen standing in front of the flames, with stacks of lumber visible at the bottom of the frame. Photographs from this series were published on Tuesday, October 2, 1945 (negative 7 of 12).

Fire fighters on the side of building, during a fire at Gilbert Brothers furniture, at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue in Portland. Smoke can be seen pouring out of the upper floors (negative 6 of 9).

A crowd gathers to watch a fire at the Gilbert Brothers furniture store in Portland, at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue. Smoke surrounds the building, and fire fighters and ladders can be seen on the side of the building. The Public Market building, on Front Avenue, can be seen in the distance (negative 2 of 9).

Fire fighters climbing fire escape stairs at the Gilbert Brothers store in Portland, at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue. Smoke can be seen on the upper floors of the building. A large sign on the side of the building reads “Gilbert Furniture” (negative 1 of 9).

Fire trucks outside a burning building at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue in Portland, during a fire at the Gilbert Brothers furniture store. Fire fighters can be seen on ladders extending from the trucks, while smoke pours from upper levels of the building (negative 8 of 9).

Fire fighters on a ladder at the Gilbert Brothers furniture store, at 917 S.W. 2nd Avenue in Portland. Smoke can be seen pouring out of several arched windows on an upper floor (negative 7 of 9).

Flames and smoke rise from the Rudie Wilhelm warehouse in Portland, at N.W. 12th Avenue and N.W. Kearney Street. Fire fighters spray water on multiple sides of the building, and hoses can be seen along the street, next to a crowd standing on the sidewalk. A cropped version of this photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, April 9, 1947 (negative 1 of 13).

Fire fighters outside the Rudie Wilhelm warehouse in Portland, at N.W. 12th Avenue and N.W. Kearney Street. Multiple hoses are being used to spray the burning building, which includes a sign that reads “Broderick & Bascom Rope Co.” A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, April 9, 1947 (negative 6 of 13).

Fire fighters stand amid piles of debris during a fire at the Rudie Wilhelm warehouse in Portland, at N.W. 12th Avenue and N.W. Kearney Street. The group stands inside an arched doorway. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, April 9, 1947 (negative 8 of 13).

Fire fighters outside the Rudie Wilhelm warehouse in Portland, at N.W. 12th Avenue and N.W. Kearney Street. “Truck 3” is parked outside the building, with ladder extended. Water is being sprayed towards the building from hose. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, April 9, 1947 (negative 9 of 13).

People gathered outside a burning Sunnyside Methodist Church in Portland at S.E. 35th Avenue and S.E. Yamhill Street in Portland. Flames and smoke leap from the building and fire fighters can be seen using ladders to access the top of the church. A similar photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 19, 1948 (negative 2 of 9).

A fire at Sunnyside Methodist Church at S.E. 35th Avenue and S.E. Yamhill Street in Portland. Flames and smoke are leaping from the building, and people and vehicles can be seen gathered around at street level. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 19, 1948 (negative 5 of 9).

A fire at Sunnyside Methodist Church at S.E. 35th Avenue and S.E. Yamhill Street in Portland. Flames and smoke are leaping from the building, as fire fighters can be seen on a ladder with a hose. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 19, 1948 (negative 3 of 9).

A fire at Sunnyside Methodist Church at S.E. 35th Avenue and S.E. Yamhill Street in Portland. Flames and smoke are leaping from the building, as fire fighters can be seen using a fire engine and ladders below. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 19, 1948 (negative 4 of 9).

An injured fire fighter on a gurney, after he was overcome by smoke during a fire at the Sunnyside Methodist Church at S.E. 35th Avenue and S.E. Yamhill Street in Portland. The man is receiving oxygen and is surrounded by other people, who are standing next to a Portland Fire Department vehicle. Photographs from this series were published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 19, 1948 (negative 6 of 9).

An injured fire fighter being carried from the scene of a fire at the Sunnyside Methodist Church at S.E. 35th Avenue and S.E. Yamhill Street in Portland. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Thursday, February 19, 1948 (negative 8 of 9).

Flames and smoke leap from the Highway Theatre at N.E. 52nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard in Portland. A marquee with a “Highway” neon sign and ticket booth can be seen under the flames, with “Beck’s Drapery Shop” next door. Firemen with ladders and hose can be seen throughout the scene. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 21, 1948 (negative 1 of 15).

Flames and smoke leap from the Highway Theatre at N.E. 52nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard in Portland. Fire fighters stand on the roof of the building, spraying water towards the flames. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 21, 1948 (negative 3 of 15).

A crowd watches fire fighters battle a blaze at the Highway Theatre at N.E. 52nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard in Portland. Water is being sprayed towards the top of the building, and several firefighters can be seen on top of ladders. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 21, 1948 (negative 11 of 15).

Fire fighters climb a ladder while battling a blaze at the Highway Theatre at N.E. 52nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard in Portland. Smoke can be seen rising from the building at the left side of the frame, as other people watch from the ground. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 21, 1948 (negative 8 of 15).

Fire fighters drag a hose during a fire at the Highway Theatre at N.E. 52nd Avenue and Sandy Boulevard in Portland. A ticket booth can be seen to the left of the fire fighters. A photograph from this series was published in the Oregon Journal on Monday, June 21, 1948 (negative 9 of 15).

Smoke pours from a building during a large fire at S.W. Front Avenue and S.W. Yamhill Street, at the Sharff furniture warehouse and Central Supply building in Portland. Ladders and fire hoses are outside the building on the street, with fire fighters scrambling up the front. This photograph was published in the Oregon Journal on Wednesday, September 21, 1949 (negative 1 of 9).