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When the Jonas Brothers took the stage at Moda Center in Portland on September 20 2025, it was supposed to be a celebration. Their “Jonas20: Greetings From Your Hometown Tour” stop in the city was part of a milestone run marking two decades of making music together. Instead, the night became unforgettable for an unexpected reason: the stage caught fire.

Mid-performance, flames and smoke were spotted rising from an upper section of the stage rigging. One attendee captured the moment—the lights went out in part of the rig, a burst of orange flickered, the crowd gasped. According to reports, the band paused for just a few minutes while crew members rushed in, extinguished the blaze, and the show resumed.

Thankfully, no one was hurt, and the concert ultimately carried on. But the vibe changed—what began as a typical high-energy Jonas Brothers set turned into a shared memory of “Wow, did that really just happen?”

Despite the scare, the band didn’t dwell on it during their closing remarks. They thanked the fans, wrapped up the night, and moved on. For many in the audience, the fire added a surreal layer to what would already have been a sentimental evening—singing along to hits, celebrating the journey of the three brothers, and then having a moment of real drama.

In the end, it was a reminder: live music can be magical and unpredictable. And while nobody wants equipment catching fire, it’s moments of surprise like these that leave people talking long after the tour ends.