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Coverage dated October 12, 2026 to October 13, 2026

Fire on MAX train in Southeast Portland prompts evacuations, delays service

Headline from The Oregonian

The fire was one of three significant incidents involving MAX trains on Monday.

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2 articles, oldest first.

  1. KOIN

    MAX train catches fire in Southeast Portland (opens KOIN)

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    KOIN's feed description

    Portland Fire & Rescue responded to a reports of a smoking train car, suspecting a MAX train is on fire.

  2. The Oregonian

    Fire on MAX train in Southeast Portland prompts evacuations, delays service (opens The Oregonian)

    Published

    The Oregonian's feed description

    The fire was one of three significant incidents involving MAX trains on Monday.

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