Fire damages Kaiser Trentwood plant

Dozens of Spokane Valley firefighters responded to a structure fire inside the walls and ceiling of the Kaiser Trentwood plant in Spokane Valley Sunday afternoon.

The fire started just before 2 p.m. Sunday at the plant, located at 15000 E Euclid Ave, according to a Spokane Valley Fire Department news release. A total of 36 firefighters responded and cut holes in the roof to access hot spots and get the flames out.

Firefighters had the fire under control quickly, but needed more than an hour to fully extinguish smoldering areas. Damage from the fire was estimated at $2,000.

The Trentwood plant produces flat rolled aluminum products for Kaiser Aluminum.

No one was injured in the fire. The cause is under investigation.