The Portland Mercado Food Cart Pod Has Reopened Following an Early January Fire | Eater Portland

"After a fire on January 3 that began in the market hall and forced responders to saw into the roof to extinguish flames, the Portland Mercado reopened its outdoor food carts more than three weeks later after inspectors cleared them, but the indoor space that housed Xŏcotl, Barrio and an incubator kitchen remains out of commission with an unclear reopening date; the building sustained extensive damage though no one was hurt, Hacienda CDC has raised funds through a Portland Mercado Fire Relief Fund (closing January 30), and the organization said it will share opportunities to support rebuilding efforts soon." - Brooke Jackson-Glidden