Crews battle 'stubborn' 3-alarm warehouse fire in Northeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A three-alarm fire at a Northeast Portland warehouse prompted a response from firefighting crews Saturday morning.
Just after 9 a.m., firefighters responded to the 6100 block of Northeast Lombard Street on reports of a structure fire.
When firefighters arrived, smoke was "billowing from a warehouse," officials said.
After all employees were safely evacuated, crews entered the building and found fire in the center of the warehouse.
Due to firefighters reporting little to no visibility, authorities said the "stubborn" fire was upgraded to second alarm, then third alarm soon after.
Meanwhile, other crews worked to cut a hole in the roof, as well as open exterior windows and doors for proper ventilation. This helped crews on the inside extinguish the blaze.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.