A dumpster and brush fire at Bi-Mart Wednesday night is being investigated as arson, a Forest Grove Police Department spokesperson said.
"Detectives responded and will be leading the investigation," said Sergeant Andrew Colasurdo. "It is unknown at this time if this fire is connected to previous fires in the area," he added.
During Wednesday's fire, which was dispatched at 8:27 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, a dumpster and nearby trailer sustained some scorching damage and landscaping was destroyed.
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It's the second fire at Bi-Mart in almost exactly the same spot; a Dec. 26 fire caused heavy damage to the contents of a trailer parked in the same area.
A vehicle stolen out of Forest Grove was recovered in Hillsboro and the vehicle returned to its owners after a dog and drone search turned up four youth, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.
A vehicle stolen out of Forest Grove was recovered in Hillsboro and the vehicle returned to its owners after a dog and drone search turned up four youth, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.
Chas Hundley
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