Overview
- Firefighters contained the large commercial blaze and stayed on scene to knock down hotspots and assess structural safety.
- Most evacuated residents have returned home, with a smaller group relocated to temporary housing after escorted retrievals of essentials.
- No civilian or firefighter injuries have been reported, according to city fire officials.
- Chief James Wallace said preliminary findings indicate the fire started outside and moved inward, with the building housing a woodworking shop below and a toys or textiles operation above.
- Operations shifted to a defensive posture with HazMat support because of propane, forklifts, solar units and electrical hazards, as crews protected nearby homes and authorities issued a bus detour and power shutoffs.