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Garbage Fire Sparks Brush Blaze | Portland News
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A massive garbage fire erupted at a waste management facility southeast of Hillsboro around 4:30 PM, prompting emergency crews from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and Hillsboro Fire to respond. While firefighters gained control of the main blaze by 5 PM, flying embers sparked a secondary brush fire in a nearby field—doubling their challenge. Authorities urged residents to stay clear as crews battled both fires under dry conditions, serving as a stark reminder of how quickly hazardous situations can escalate.
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