LEBANON, Ore. – Investigators say an electrical malfunction of operating equipment likely caused a fire at the C & R Mini Mart near Lebanon Monday morning.
Lebanon Fire responded to the incident just before 5 a.m. at 31054 Santiam Highway.
The small market is located outside of Lebanon near Waterloo.
Firefighters knocked down the fire from the outside. They remained on scene until 7 a.m.
Officials say the business owners also live on the property, about 50 feet from the store, but their home was not damaged.
The store closed at 10 p.m. and investigators say they cause was likely electrical and accidental.
No one was injured and the owner said the property was insured.
Anyone with information about the fire should contact Deputy Fire Marshal Ken Foster at 541-451-1901.