Fire burns structure in 2900 block of West Second, The Dalles

Crews arrived to find a working structure fire with flames and smoke showing from the tire shop section of a multi-use building, a tire shop with attached apartment, of a commercial structure.

Fire crews quickly knocked down the main body of the fire located in the tire shop. The rapid actions of fire crews prevented fire and smoke damage to the attached apartment and its contents.

The occupant of the tire shop sustained minor injuries due to heat and smoke exposure while attempting to rescue a pet. No injuries were sustained by fire crews.

Responding agencies included Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, Dallesport Fire District for a total of seventeen firefighters operating on the fire scene. The Dalles City Police Department assisted with traffic control and safety. All units were off-scene at 5:12 p.m.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.