Shots fired at fire crews battling 3-alarm fire near Gaston
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As firefighters battled a 3-alarm blaze near Gaston in the early hours of Saturday, a person came to the property and fired shots, prompting firefighters to take cover.
Fire crews were at a 1000-square foot barn fire on Northwest Kiacut Road just before 4 a.m. when they were forced to scramble after the shots were fired. Multiple agencies from Washington and Yamhill counties rushed to the firefighters call for help.
About 20 minutes later the scene was deemed safe, officials said. Authorities said about 25-30 law enforcement officers responded to the scene.
Though the barn was consumed by the fire, the nearby home was saved. Officials said one firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion.
Fallen, live power lines and a lack of fire hydrants in the rural setting slowed the firefighters’ response and led them to call for more help. Firefighters shuttled 3000 gallons of water to the scene, officials said.
It took about 90 minutes to bring the fire under control. No cause of the fire has yet been determined.
KOIN 6 News will have more information later in the day.