Major Fire in Downtown Olympia

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At 5:30 this morning, The Olympia Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire at Olympia Fireplace Supply, located at 506 4th Avenue East. A citizen initially called 911 and within a few minutes, smoke in the adjacent Restaurant activated the fire alarm system. The building, constructed in the 1920’s is shared by the stock area of Olympia Fireplace Supply and Ramblin Jacks Restaurant.

First crews arrived to smoke and flames coming from the front and rear of the building. Firefighters attempted an interior attack, but flames from the roof forced fire crews to withdraw and fight the fire from the exterior of the building. The fire response included 18 fire companies from Olympia Fire Department, Lacey Fire District 3, Tumwater Fire Department, and Fire Districts 8 and 6. Support included Olympia Police and Public Works, and Puget Sound Energy.

The Olympia Fireplace Supply retail area is located in the adjacent building and was not damaged by smoke or fire. Rambling Jacks Restaurant sustained smoke damage, but anticipates being open for business by Monday.

Units remain on scene to continue salvage and overhaul operations and to conduct fire investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Total loss has not been determined.

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