Local Boat Manufacturing Business Destroyed in Fire

More than 60 firefighters were on scene battling a two-alarm fire at Motion Marine, a ship manufacturer in the Stafford area, just outside of West Linn.

The call came in just after 2AM.

Firefighters could see - and hear - the blaze as they approached.

They immediately realized the size of the fire and called for backup.

By the time they arrived, more than half of the 13,5000 square foot large metal building was already engulfed in flames.

Motion Marine manufactures and customizes boats for a variety of clients including the Lake Oswego Fire Department and Tualatin Fire and Rescue - both of whom sent firefighters to the scene.

The first responders tried to rescue what they could - including some chickens, vehicles, and a boat worth approximately $300,000 - before being forced from the building because of the intensity of the fire.

There were no injuries.

Because of the intensity of the fire, it will be several hours before an estimate can be made on the total value of the damage and the cause.