Squirrel Deemed Cause Of Brushfire

Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue crews put out a small brushfire on Sunday morning in the eastern portion of The Dalles.  According to MCFR, the call came in at around 11 a.m.  Crews found a fire at the end of East 20th Street below some orchards.  The fire was quickly contained at about one acre.  MCFR indicated the cause of the fire was determined to be a squirrel who came in contact with overhead power lines.  North Wasco PUD, The Dalles Police Department, and Wasco County Sheriff’s Office also responded to the scene.

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