Fire engulfs the exterior of a Third Street business in Bend NE; Investigators are calling the area’s second fire in as many days.

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A fire that damaged the exterior of a Northeast Third Street business early Saturday morning has been ruled intentional, Bend investigators said, marking the second apparent fire in the area in recent days. Police did not have immediate information on the connection between the fires.

Bend Fire and Rescue crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire near Third Street and Greenwood Avenue just before 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Deputy Fire Marshal Cindy Kettering said.

She said the first units found a fire at Spiked Wireless, 1036 NE Third Street. The exterior of the building was on fire and collapsed quickly.

Crews checked the interior and attic for any extension, but found the fire had not penetrated. One window frame was burned, Kettering said, but there was no smoke or water damage to the interior.

The fire damaged the building’s natural gas meter and electrical lines, which are maintained by Cascade Natural Gas and Pacific Power.

Damage to the structure and contents was estimated at $25,000.

Investigators determined the fire was intentional, Kettering said. Bend Police and Bend Fire are continuing their investigation, and anyone with information is asked to contact Bend Police at 541-693-6911.

Less than a mile away, an early Tuesday morning fire badly damaged a home listed for sale in the 500 block of Northeast Olney Street, and the fire was ruled intentional. Authorities said no one was home at the time of the fire and asked the public for any information that could help investigators.

While there are no initial signs of a fire in the middle of the fire, Kettering concluded Saturday’s news release: “Property owners, this is a good time to take a look at your property and take steps to improve safety and security.” Adding lighting, securing trash cans away from buildings, and removing dead and dead plants around your property are steps you can take to improve the safety of your home or business. Find more information on a variety of safety-related topics at https. /www.bendoregon.gov/government/departments/fire-rescue/education-safety-tips.”