Cause Of Beavercreek Brush Fire Revealed

BEAVERCREEK, OR — A brush fire in the Beavercreek area outside Oregon City on Tuesday was reportedly caused by a carelessly discarded and still-burning cigarette. Clackamas Fire District #1 officials ask smokers to ensure their cigarettes are completely extinguished before throwing them away in an appropriate receptacle.

Firefighters were dispatched around 1:15 p.m. Aug. 28 to a rapidly spreading brush fire on South Ferguson Road, north of the Beavercreek community. When fire crews first arrived, the fire was reportedly threatening a home on the property.

The blaze grew to about one acre around the perimeter of the home before firefighters got control; and though the fire was handled within about 30 minutes, the home still sustained minor damage, fire officials said.

Injuries were also reported, but Clackamas Fire officials did not specify whom was hurt or how badly. Patch has reached out to Clackamas Fire and will update this post when more information is available.

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