On Saturday morning Portland Fire and Rescue extinguished a fire in Forest Park. Other fire departments are increasing staff.
PORTLAND, Oregon — Fire departments across Oregon are preparing for more wildfires, with hot and dry weather expected this weekend. Saturday morning, Portland Fire and Rescue responded to a fire in Forest Park.
Officials said less than an acre burned, but firefighters hiked a quarter mile to the area, carrying hose line attached to the fire engine.
Clackamas Fire is also preparing for an uptick in fires. The fire district added staff to a Sandy fire station by using a $35,000 grant from the Oregon State
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