HERMISTON, Ore. – Fire crews tackled a fire in the 300 block of Theater Lane on Friday afternoon, Umatilla County Fire District 1 reported.

The incident occurred around 12 p.m. while crews were already addressing a wildland fire in the West Elm area. Engine 23 and Chief 23 responded to Theater Lane, discovering a large commercial recycling container emitting smoke and flames.

Firefighters quickly moved the container away from a nearby building and semi trailer to prevent the fire from spreading. According to officials from District 1, fire personnel then dumped the contents of the container and made sure they were fully extinguished.

Crews stayed on the scene to ensure the fire did not reignite. No injuries were reported, and nearby structures were undamaged. The fire's cause is under i

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