[1]A cinder block building burns behind the remaining structural pieces of a different building, which was destroyed by fire many years ago.
By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
An early morning fire gutted a former mill in Littlerock.
About 25 firefighters responded to the call just after 5 a.m. to the 6500 block of 128th Avenue Southwest, according to West Thurston Regional Fire Authority.
The roof of the large cinderblock building collapsed and a live power pole ignited, according to department spokesperson Lanette Dyer.
“Nothing in there is salvageable,” Dyer said.
Dyer said the 40 foot by 60 foot structure was a wood mill at one time and she believes it is currently used for welding and some type of fabrication. She didn’t know the name of the business.
Crews remain on the scene cooling the debris down with water and expect to be there all day, she said.
The cause is unknown, but didn’t appear suspicious, she said.