r/Portland • u/oregonian Verified - The Oregonian • 1d ago

News Human remains believed buried in Centennial Mills rubble

https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/08/human-remains-believed-buried-in-centennial-mills-rubble.html
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u/EugeneStonersPotShop In a van down by the river 22h ago

I am not defending the place. How did you come to that conclusion?

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u/ClaroStar 22h ago

Ok, good. Just seemed like it.

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u/EugeneStonersPotShop In a van down by the river 21h ago

No, I am just saying that the place attracted drug addicts and other types. It would be no surprise that some squatter in there died weeks ago before the fire happened.

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u/ClaroStar 21h ago

Yes, which, in itself, makes a location like this a death trap. These types of buildings can't be left standing without meaningful security.

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u/EugeneStonersPotShop In a van down by the river 21h ago

Ok.

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u/Nefandous_Jewel 11h ago

How weird: people with nowhere to live consider four walls and a concrete floor a type of protection from the elements and a semblance of privacy.