REDMOND, OR -- Redmond Police and Fire have responded to a report of a building collapse on Southeast Railroad and Veterans Way. Employees of Hooker Creek, across the street from the industrial building, called 9-1-1 just after 9 a.m. after the roof collapsed on the backside of the building. Witnesses report there was no one inside at the time of the collapse.
According to Redmond FD, the southern portion of the structure collapsed just after 9 a.m., Friday. Power lines were damaged and gas was leaking from the building when crews arrived. The sprinkler system had ruptured and water was flowing from the pipes.
Cascade Natural Gas, Pacific Power and Redmond Public Works also responded to the building at 1559 SE Railroad Blvd.
We'll have more information as it becomes available.
