One person died and seven others, including a firefighter and police officer, were injured when a fire ripped through part of a retirement center in St. Helens early Wednesday.
Columbia River Fire & Rescue called for additional resources, and the fire went to three alarms.
KOIN reported one resident was pronounced dead at the scene, while others were transported to a local hospital. A firefighter and a police officer drove themselves for treatment of minor injuries.
The fire at Columbia Hills Retirement Center was reported about 12:30 a.m.
Fire officials told reporters six units of the 31 unit complex were heavily damaged by the fire while several others were damaged by smoke. A portion of the roof also burned through.
Residents who weren't hurt were moved or went home with relatives.
The cause remains under investigation.
