Fire breaks out in Hermiston warehouse

By Dan Thesman on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

HERMISTON – Umatilla County Fire District Number One responded Tuesday night to a reported RV fire on Northeast Eighth Street. When firefighters arrived at 8:17 p.m., they came across a warehouse that was fully involved.

One person sustained a minor burn injury but refused medical transportation. No other injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation and the warehouse is currently closed to the public.

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has been notified due to contaminated run off from the fire.

Mutual aid was provided by Echo, Boardman, Umatilla Rural and Morrow County Emergency Medical Services.

Photo via Umatilla County Fire District Number One