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.
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1925: Moonshiners roamed the hills outside Forest Grove. Oil in Buxton. Now-lost silent films played at the Star Theater. Step into Forest Grove and Banks-area history from the lens of
Little information about threats to students and staff at the Forest Grove High School allegedly made by other students has come to light after three weeks.
Heavy rain could cause flooding and landslides, and high winds could add to the morass by toppling rain-soaked trees into power lines and across roads, local officials warned Monday.
Chas Hundley
Chas Hundley
