At least four nearby businesses were damaged by fire, smoke or water, according to Grant County Emergency Management.
JOHN DAY, Ore. — The John Day Fire Department (JDFD) responded to a large commercial fire that broke out in downtown John Day Monday afternoon.
Around 5:54 p.m., a 911 caller reported smoke coming from a building on East Main Street, according to Grant County Emergency Management. Fire crews responded and found the fire spreading. People in nearby restaurants were evacuated and additional resources from Canyon City, Prairie City and Mt. Vernon, Oregon responded.
Grant County Emergency Management published a photo on Facebook around 6:30 p.m.
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