‘Out of control' brush fire near Longview spurs crews into action
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Fire crews battled an 'out of control' brush fire Wednesday night near Longview, authorities said.
According to Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, firefighters responded to the end of Clark Creek Road at around 4:50 p.m., where a caller had reported the brush fire.
When crews arrived, they said there was a large column of smoke coming from the area and more water tenders were called to the scene.
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At the time, the fire crews said the blaze was about two acres and moderately growing.
Officials said that the fire started next to a residence and spread quickly before the people at the home could attempt to stop it.
By 6:23 p.m., officials said the fire was contained at 3.4 acres and that all vegetation near the home that wasn't fully green was completely consumed by the flames, including just five feet away from two sides of the home.
By 7:50 p.m., the fire was fully tuned over to the Washington Department of Natural Resources, who will be investigating the fire and monitoring the perimeter.
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