Crews gain upper hand on Southeast Portland structure fire as response delays local traffic

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Firefighters gained the upper hand after a battle with a blaze at a Southeast Portland building disrupted traffic Friday night.

Just after 5 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to a commercial fire near Southeast 122nd Avenue and Southeast Stark Street, authorities said.

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The building was completely vacant, a now-closed restaurant, Portland Fire and Rescue said. Even still, it was designated...