Kent Fire Department investigators have been unable so far to determine the cause of the two-alarm fire that destroyed a carpet and carpet padding recycling warehouse.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The cause is undetermined at this time, according to a media release from the Kent Fire Department. The fire broke out<\/a> Saturday, April 7 at the warehouse in the 700 block of Central Avenue North.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The large fire, fueled by large quantities of carpet and carpet padding for recycling, caused sections of the roof and walls to collapse.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Fire investigators were unable to enter the building until Thursday because of its instability. Construction crews had to shore up and stabilize walls before investigators could enter.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n The building is a total loss as a result of the fire and collapse. No damage estimate was given.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n There were no injuries in the fire. No employees were in the building when the fire started.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n