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On a morning before dawn, a massive fire erupted in a three-story apartment complex along East Burnside. Witnesses describe a chaotic scene: smoke billowing, screams, broken glass, and desperate attempts to escape the flames. Carolyn Reyes, a resident, recounted how she woke to the smell of smoke, grabbed her young son, and tried to evacuate her apartment. With flames threatening her safety, she was forced to break a window for air, contemplating tying clothes together or even jumping from the balcony to escape the inferno. Fortunately, firefighters arrived in time to rescue her and others trapped inside.