Fire at Firestone Store In Washington Causes $350,000 in Damage

A fire at an Olympia, Washington Firestone Complete Auto Care shop has caused an estimated $350,000 in damages.

Published: November 29, 2018

A fire at an Olympia, Washington Firestone Complete Auto Care shop has caused an estimated $350,000 in damages, according to The Olympian.

The fire started in a back storage area at the shop and spread to a rack of tires early Wednesday, the Olympia Fire Department said.

Firefighters were called to the store shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday after a report of smoke in the area and found a fire inside the one-story building, which does not have a fire alarm or sprinkler system, The Olympian reported. No employees were in the building at the time and no injuried were reported, the newspaper said. There was no damage to the store’s offices or auto repair bays. The cause of the fire is under investigation, according to the Olympian.

Continental Tire discusses how prioritizing dealer feedback maximizes profits

Continental Tire executives talk about the status of the PLT tire market, the company’s strategic balance between OE and replacement tire offerings, and more.

By David Sickels

David Sickels is the Editor of Tire Review. He has a history of working in the media, marketing and automotive industries in both print and online.

Published: April 19, 2024

If you could boil this year's Continental Tire GOLD member meeting into one takeaway, it's that the tire manufacturer is putting a whole lot of effort into listening and responding to its dealer base. Continental doesn't own company stores, so building a strong value proposition around the company's brands and products with its distributors and retailers is the most effective path to success. To maximize the mutual benefits of this partnership, Continental leadership says acting on the will of its dealer base – whether that's about product, programs, distribution, or anything else – is paramount.