A three-alarm fire destroyed an Asian market in Portland, Oregon, early Tuesday morning, KOIN 6 reports.
The fire began around 2 a.m. at the Pacific Market complex in the 6700 block of Northeast Broadway, FOX 12 reports. By 3 a.m., the entire building was engulfed in flames. Firefighters were able to control the fire by 4 a.m.
According to KGW8, eight homes in the area were evacuated due to safety concerns. Portland Fire & Rescue are still unsure what caused the fire.
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