WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. — Authorities are trying to identify a person who may have started a brush fire late Monday afternoon south of Hillsboro that put some homes at risk.
Based on witness accounts and burn patterns, the fire appears to have been set intentionally and may be fireworks-related, according to Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue (TVFR).
TVFR said the fire started near the intersection of Southwest Rosedale Road and Southwest 229th Avenue. Firefighters responded at about 6:10 p.m. and put out the fire within 45 minutes. No homes were damaged.
Video from a resident in the neighborhood shows flames appearing to come dangerously close to a house. The resident said the threatened house was vacant.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is looking for a male who left the area in a vehicle who was possibly involved.
Anyone with information about the cause of this fire should contact the sheriff's office at 503-629-0111.
