Fire damages masonry business

A fire ignited by a building’s leaky oil system and a welding torch caused thousands of dollars in damage Wednesday to a longtime Spokane Valley masonry business.

Spokane Valley firefighters were called to White Block, 6219 E. Trent Ave., about 10 a.m., and arrived to find smoke coming from the eaves. Crews were able to control the fire quickly.

Before firefighters arrived, a company employee had shut the valve to the building’s pressurized oil system, keeping the fire from spreading, officials said.

No injuries were reported. The damage was estimated around $10,000, officials said.