Orcas Island Fire and Rescue stretched its limits this morning as two structure fires broke out somewhat simultaneously in the early morning hours of Friday, July 19. (See full stories below) There are no reports of injuries and the fires remain under investigation.

OIFR battles early morning fire on Willis Road. Photo courtesy of OIFR

OIFR battles early morning fire on Willis Road. Photos courtesy of OIFR

The heartbreaking remains of the Orcas Artworks after an early morning fire. © Cara Russell/Orcas Issues photo, reproduction with written permission only.

The heartbreaking remains of the Orcas Artworks after an early morning fire. © Cara Russell/Orcas Issues photo, reproduction with written permission only.

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