A massive fire erupted after a semi-truck crashed into a train in Portland on Dec. 13.
Portland Fire & Rescue were called at 9:50 a.m. and fire crews found at least six rail cars on fire with flames reaching 70 feet into the air.
Crews were uncertain of the material that was burning upon arrival, but quickly set up firefighting operations to prevent the fire from spreading.
Three alarms were called, along the PF&R's marine response team, hazmat team and Vancouver Fire and Port of Portland Fire resources.
The semi-truck was carrying flammable fuel which was the only material that was on fire. The rail cars, which were not moving at the time of the crash, contained hot asphalt and did not leak or catch fire.
Eight rail cars were damaged by fire. The rail cars were not moving at the time of the accident.
The fire was placed under control at 10:34 a.m.
No injuries were reported.
