A 2-alarm fire with โdramatic smoke conditionsโ began in piles of rubber and PVC piping at a commercial location in Salem, Fire Chief David Gerboth told KOIN 6 News.
The fire was initially characterized as a โhigh risk non-structure fireโ when it began just before 1 p.m. Sunday. Once crews realized it was a structure fire, more crews were called to the scene at 1370 Tandem Avenue NE. Thick black smoke was billowing from the side of the structure, which was created by the rubber and PVC, officials said. The crews were able to quickly contain and extinguish the fire and no one was hurt. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
