'Busy beaver' causes brush fire near Multnomah Falls
by KATU Staff
{p}Crews fight a brush fire along Interstate 84 near Multnomah Falls and Bridal Veil on Thursday night, Sept. 16, 2021. (Photo: Multnomah County Sheriff's Office){/p}
COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE —
A brush fire near Multnomah Falls Thursday night was caused by a busy beaver according to Corbett Fire.
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Fire officials said the beaver caused a tree to fall onto a power line, sparking the flames.
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Then, the east wind helped fuel the flames, fire officials said.
The fire was brought under control in about two hours.
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There were no evacuations and deputies said there was no immediate danger to the public.
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