At 11:51 p.m. Saturday, fire crews responded to a commercial fire at 19400 SW 125th Court in Tualatin. 911 dispatchers monitored several alarms being activated at the premises and determined a fire response was needed.
Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke pouring out of multiple bay doors at the building. Due to the size of the building and large amount of smoke present, the incident was upgraded to a second alarm to bring additional resources.
Firefighters encountered low visibility and had to use ventilation techniques to improve the conditions inside the building. Fire crews were able to confirm that no one was in the building and quickly moved toward the fire’s primary location to bring the fire under control.
Battalion Chief Pete Godin noted, “our crews performed exceptionally due to a combination of clear communication and well-coordinated tactics. Their skills and decision-making limited the impact of this fire on the building”
A fire investigator determined that lithium-ion batteries being stored in the building were the cause of the fire.
TVF&R was also assisted on scene by Lake Oswego Fire, Tualatin Police Department, American Medical Response, and WCCCA 911 dispatchers.
Source: TVF&R