Massive blaze destroys agricultural storage building in Ontario [Video]

ONTARIO, Ore — A large agricultural storage building was destroyed in a fire today in Ontario, Oregon, that threatened nearby businesses and fuel storage facilities.

Ontario Fire and Rescue (OFR) responded to the structure fire at 152 SE 9th Avenue, finding the approximately 25,000-square-foot building engulfed with flames visible through the roof in multiple locations.

According to OFR, the fire threatened Murakami Produce to the south and a Farmers Supply COOP bulk fuel storage facility to the east while also spreading through vegetation to the west.

“Rescue 1 established a water supply and started a defensive attack on the south end of the building to protect exposures,” OFR stated. 

Firefighters used three nearby hydrants to flow master streams, successfully containing the blaze to the building of origin and protecting …