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2 Alarm Fire Damages Auto Shop (Photo) - 03/30/26

At 5am on Monday March 30th, Forest Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire at 2227 Cedar Street, the location is an auto body shop called CS Customs. Fire crews arrived on scene at 5:04 to find a commercial shop with flames and heavy smoke showing, at this time the incident was upgraded to a 2nd Alarm to bring in additional resources. Crews began fighting the flames as well as making access through roll up doors. Ten minutes after arriving a portion of the roof collapsed, due to the instability of the structure, firefighters fought the flames from the exterior. It took firefighters an hour and a half to deem the incident under control. At the time of release, a single fire crew is still on scene trying to extinguish hard to access hot spots.

At the time of the fire, one employee was in the structure and was able to evacuate with no injuries. The business sustained heavy smoke and fire damage, including several vehicles in various different stages of repair. An adjoining wood working business also sustained smoke and water damage. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue was assisted by Cornelius Fire Department, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, Gaston Fire District, Banks Fire District, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, AMR, Forest Grove Police Department and Forest Grove Light & Power.

Scene Information:
Engines - 7
Trucks - 2

Rescue - 1
Chiefs - 4
Total Fire Personnel - 43

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Attached Media Files: Fire through roof, Firefighters cutting open doors, Firefighters attacking flames, Ladder truck with billowing smoke, Firefighters in front of business, Interior damage, Interior damage with roof collapse,

2 Alarm Fire Damages Auto Shop (Photo) - 03/30/26

At 5am on Monday March 30th, Forest Grove Firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire at 2227 Cedar Street, the location is an auto body shop called CS Customs. Fire crews arrived on scene at 5:04 to find a commercial shop with flames and heavy smoke showing, at this time the incident was upgraded to a 2nd Alarm to bring in additional resources. Crews began fighting the flames as well as making access through roll up doors. Ten minutes after arriving a portion of the roof collapsed, due to the instability of the structure, firefighters fought the flames from the exterior. It took firefighters an hour and a half to deem the incident under control. At the time of release, a single fire crew is still on scene trying to extinguish hard to access hot spots.

At the time of the fire, one employee was in the structure and was able to evacuate with no injuries. The business sustained heavy smoke and fire damage, including several vehicles in various different stages of repair. An adjoining wood working business also sustained smoke and water damage. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Forest Grove Fire & Rescue was assisted by Cornelius Fire Department, Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, Gaston Fire District, Banks Fire District, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, AMR, Forest Grove Police Department and Forest Grove Light & Power.

Scene Information:
Engines - 7
Trucks - 2

Rescue - 1
Chiefs - 4
Total Fire Personnel - 43

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Attached Media Files: Fire through roof, Firefighters cutting open doors, Firefighters attacking flames, Ladder truck with billowing smoke, Firefighters in front of business, Interior damage, Interior damage with roof collapse,