Large fire breaks out in Washington County, officials say farm equipment likely sparked the blaze

Firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue are battling a large vegetation fire in rural Washington County.

Crews were dispatched just before 3 p.m. to the 25200 block of SW Laurel Road.

Officials told KATU’s Victor Park that they believe farm equipment could have started the blaze.

Crews were able to get the fire under control around 5 p.m. but will continue to monitor for any hot spots.

Drone footage from Andrew Heritage showed a field a blaze with smoke rising quickly.

https://katu.com/news/local/third-alarm-raised-as-crews-fight-rural-blaze-near-sw-laurel-road-in-washington-county-tvfr-hillsboro-fire-wildfire
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News post in at: August 5, 2024, 3:03 am.

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