Portland police say they are investigating a possible arson outside of City Councilor Candace Avalos’ East Portland home.

The fire, police said in a press release, left Avalos’ car burnt, as well as the carport she had parked her car underneath.

The Portland Police Bureau said firefighters arrived on the scene at 2:40 am Sunday. “Upon arrival,” police said in a statement, “they found several vehicles and a carport on fire. The vehicles were parked and unoccupied. Firefighters extinguished the fire, and no one was injured.

“East Precinct officers responded to the scene and assisted with the initial investigation. They determined that the vehicle of origin belongs to City Councilor Candace Avalos.”

The incident is being investigated as “suspicious in nature”, police said Sunday.

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