The logo isn't perfect and the name has issues, but the support for Portland's WNBA franchise was overwhelming on the day the Fire officially launched.

Portland Fire and Rescue crews battled and quickly contained a small brush fire off I-205 just south of Powell Tuesday evening around 6 p.m.

July 15, 2025 (Portland, OR) – Today, Portland’s WNBA expansion team proudly unveils its new name and brand identity: the Portland Fire. Based in the global epicenter of women’s sports, the Portland Fire is rooted in the resilience, spirit, and passion for sport that defines the Rose City.

The WNBA's 15th team finally has a name: the Portland Fire. Can you find the hidden gem in the franchise's new logo?

A fire that ravaged a 19-unit apartment complex on East Burnside Street has been linked to suspicious origins, according to fire investigators.

Shaun Szwarz has been arrested on accusations of arson, reckless endangering and criminal mischief, the Portland Police Bureau said.