Fourth of July Brings High Fire Risks, Portland Fire and Rescue Says

Fourth of July brings high fire risks, Portland Fire and Rescue says

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Though temperatures are cooler than in recent years, fire officials are warning that the risk for fire is still high ahead of Independence Day. Just this week, Portland Fire and Rescue responded to a blaze started with fireworks. They have also responded to multiple brush fires already this summer that were not fireworks-related, PF&R said. While the temperatures are not as warm this year, Rick Graves with PF&R said the t…

Fire destroys home on Northwest Skyline Boulevard in Portland

The fire also extended to vegetation next to the home, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue said.