Tips sought in Thunderbird Hotel fire
The investigation into the fire at the Thunderbird Hotel at Jantzen Beach continues. A reward has been offered.
Originally published December 20, 2012 at 1:56 p.m., updated December 20, 2012 at 5:39 p.m.
Portland Fire & Rescue and Crime Stoppers of Oregon on Thursday asked for the public’s help in determining the cause of a fire that destroyed a vacant Janzten Beach hotel this summer.
The fire was reported in the early morning hours of Sept. 2 at the Thunderbird Hotel at 1401 N. Hayden Island Drive, Portland. The fire caused an estimated $17 million in damage.
“At this point, investigators consider the fire suspicious and cannot rule out the possibility of arson,” a Crime Stoppers release said.
The organization is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the case.
Tips can be left at crimestoppersoforegon.com or by calling 503-823-4357.
Property records indicate Thunderbird Hotel LLC buildings and property has an assessed value of $18,824,780.
The Thunderbird had been vacant since 2005. It has a central building and five wings. It was once owned by the late Tod McClaskey of Vancouver and the late Ed Pietz of Ridgefield, who sold their 54-hotel empire in 1984. The site once was mentioned as a possible site for a Walmart store, but plans fell through.
Paul Suarez: 360-735-4522; http://www.twitter.com/col_cops; paul.suarez@columbian.com.
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