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News Release
Date: July 5, 2021
Release: Immediate
Contact: Megan Rye, Public Information Officer, 503-259-1111
Firefighters Extinguish Brush Fire on SW 229th Avenue & SW Rosedale Road
At 6:11p.m. today, firefighters were dispatched to a fast-moving fire in a dry grass field near SW 229th Avenue & SW Rosedale Road in Washington County.
First- arriving crews immediately worked to surround the fire that was quickly moving toward homes and outbuildings. Firefighters shuttled water with water tenders and stretched hose lines to protect all structures. Nearby landowners were prepared to use dozers to create a firebreak, but firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and protect all structures within 45 minutes. They spent additional time mopping up and spraying water to prevent hot spots from starting new fires. There were no injuries to residents, firefighters, or animals.
Based on witness interviews and burn patterns, a TVF&R fire investigator has determined that the fire was intentionally set and may be fireworks related. Washington Country Sheriffs Office will continue investigating.
Due to the location of the fire, multiple agencies responded to the scene. TVF&R was assisted by Hillsboro Fire & Rescue, Cornelius Fire Department, Washington County Sheriffs Office, and Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency (911 dispatch).