It all started when southbound driver Todd Anderson, 30, of Vancouver switched lanes to avoid hitting two vehicles that had stopped suddenly in front of him, Vancouver police spokeswoman Kim Kapp said. As Anderson switched lanes, his vehicle clipped a minivan in another lane, spinning the minivan into the path of the northbound fire engine, Kapp said.

Engine 10 was transporting a Vancouver Fire Department crew to their station after responding to a commercial fire on Mill Plain Boulevard, Vancouver Fire Department Battalion Chief Rick Steele said. Steele said that the driver of the engine didn’t have time to avoid the collision.

“Our guys are pretty shook up,” Steele said. “We’re not supposed to hurt people. We’re supposed to help people.”

Officials said that bedrooms and a bathroom were behind the exterior wall the driver hit and one firefighter had just exited the area. Authorities said a bedroom and bathroom were severely damaged.

Authorities said the building must be evaluated before firefighters can continue using it. the engine company has been relocated for the time being.

The driver of the car sustained minor injuries and authorities have not said if she will be charged.

The cause of the crash is under investigation.

Authorities said that Monday's incident is not the first time someone has hit the fire station. A protective barrier was installed last year, which slowed the car, but was unable to stop it.

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— Arlington Fire (@ACFDPIO) October 14, 2016