Burning rubber, PVC cause 'dramatic conditions' in Salem

Burning rubber, PVC cause 'dramatic conditions' in Salem

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A 2-alarm fire with "dramatic smoke conditions" began in piles of rubber and PVC piping at a commercial location in Salem, Fire Chief David Gerboth told KOIN 6 News. The fire was initially characterized as a "high risk non-structure fire" when it began just before 1 p.m. Sunday. Once crews realized it was a structure fire, more crews were called to the scene at 1370 Tandem Avenue NE. Burning rubber and PVC caused heavy s…