Oregon: 3 Alarm Fire Damages State Capitol
Saturday, September 6th, 2008
The Oregon State Capitol was damaged by a 3-alarm fire over the Labor Day weekend damaging several floors in the historic building. The blaze damaged several parts of Gov. Ted Kulongoski’s second floor office including the ceremonial office where governors over the years have signed legislation and held press conferences. The Governor’s reception lobby and the deputy chief of staff’s offices were also damaged. Firefighters were able to put out the blaze but the heat has severely damaged the paint and the carpets are now water-soaked.
“He was surprised by the amount of water damage, both in the ceremonial office and into the main lobby,” said spokeswoman Anna Richter Taylor during an Oregonian interview. “The damage is pretty significant.”
The fire was believed to be caused by construction materials outside on the balcony of the office – the materials were being stored as the exterior of the capital is being renovated.
Clean-up crews have been working over the weekend and over the last few days to soak up the water and remove the debris caused by the fire.
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