Portland Crews Use Sand to Put Out Commercial Fire
Source The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.
A stubborn Monday-morning industrial fire involving magnesium shavings forced nearby businesses in the 2400 block of Southeast 10th Avenue to evacuate as a precaution, Portland Fire & Rescue reported.
Firefighters arrived at Oregon Engraving & Rubber Plates, 2415 S.E. 10th Avenue, and attacked with dry chemical and CO2 extinguishers.
The fire was tough to extinguish because it involved magnesium shavings and plates, firefighters said. A Hazardous Materials Response Team was called to the scene. Smoke from the shavings could cause problems if inhaled, firefighters said. Neighboring businesses were evacuated, and pedestrians on the street were told to move.
Crews had to use 1,500 pounds of sand to put out the fire.
Copyright 2012 - The Oregonian, Portland, Ore.
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