"Hygiene For All operates beneath the Morrison Bridge in Southeast Portland. But four fires since last November have left the organization unable to provide their full range of services to homeless Portlanders who depend on it."
"Investigators determined the fire was human-caused. Through the course of the investigation, a suspect was identified, later located, and taken into custody."
"While Hygiene for All has all the permitting it needs to legally operate under the bridge, and insurance to cover any damages to government property, the insurance won't cover any temporary structures."
Hygiene For All, a nonprofit aiding homeless individuals in Portland, has faced operational challenges due to a series of fires. Since November, four fires have occurred, damaging essential facilities and supplies. The organization, located under the Morrison Bridge, has lost office space, water tanks, and portable toilets. Investigations revealed the fires were human-caused, leading to an arrest. Despite having necessary permits and insurance for government property, the organization lacks coverage for temporary structures, prompting a call for community assistance to recover and continue its services.
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