About FlashAlert on Twitter:
FlashAlert utilizes the free service Twitter to distribute emergency text messages. While you are welcome to register your cell phone text message address directly into the FlashAlert system, we recommend that you simply "follow" the FlashAlert account for Forest Grove Fire & Rescue by clicking on the link below and logging in to (or creating) your free Twitter account. Twitter sends messages out exceptionally fast thanks to arrangements they have made with the cell phone companies.
Click here to add Forest Grove Fire & Rescue to your Twitter account or create one.
@forestgrovefire
Update #4 from Oregon Department of Forestry PIO
Powerline Mutual Aid Fire
Evening update 9/11/20
Working with support from local fire districts and contract crews and equipment, the Oregon Department of Forestry made good progress on the Powerline Fire today. Crews began the careful work of mopping up the fire, cooling hot spots to keep the fire within the current perimeter. Today’s work was one more step in the steady march towards full containment. The fire did not grow in size today and remains at an estimated 126 acres. No further fire growth is expected.
In addition to success on the fireline, we are happy to report that power has been restored to the impacted communities.