(Portland, OR) -- A dumpster fire threatened two apartment buildings in Northeast Portland early Sunday morning. The fire was burning between both buildings and had spread to the siding. Firefighters cut holes in the roof and were able to keep the flames from spreading. Several units were damaged. Everyone safely evacuated the buildings. The investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing. While the fire was being fought, a shooting happened nearby and one engine was sent to the shooting to help the victims.