Car fire outside Commissioner Rene Gonzalez's home prompts arson investigation

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A car fire outside of the home of Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez overnight Friday has prompted an arson investigation, authorities said.

Just after 1:30 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue say crews responded to a report of a car on fire in the Eastmoreland neighborhood and were able to successfully extinguish it.

Authorities say no one was in the car at the time and no one was injured. But the car was destroyed by the fire.

Firefighters reportedly found evidence suggesting the fire was intentionally set, prompting PF&R to request a special fire investigator and Portland Police, who soon responded to the scene.

Officials then determined that the vehicle, a white 2024 Honda Accord, was parked on the street in front of Commissioner Gonzalez’s home and it belonged to a family member of the commissioner.

No arrests have been made and no suspect information has been released at this time.

If anyone has information about this case, they are encouraged to contact Portland Police.

This is a developing story. Stay with KOIN 6 News for more updates.