Sources: Gaston Fire District and ODF
Washington County fire departments are receiving calls concerning a large column of smoke near Hagg Lake that is visible for many miles.
The smoke is from a large controlled burn on the Stimson Mainline near the end of Sain Creek Road on private property. The Oregon Department of Forestry issued a permit for this closely monitored fire, which is expected to burn into Friday.
Unregulated burning remains banned in Washington County until further notice. Recent rains have helped reduce the threat of wildfire, but conditions remain dangerous.
ODF Public Affairs Office