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Crews contact suspected serial arsonist near tracks

Heard on: Portland Area Fire and Rescue
02:46
00:00
This is probably the same guy that's been setting fires around.
audio iconFire & Arson
N Kellogg St & N New York Ave, Portland, OR 97203
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Fire crews report contact with a person they believe has been setting multiple fires and has been aggressive toward responders. The person was seen near railroad tracks south of Broadway, off Thirty-third, and then near New York Avenue and Kellogg Street by some dumpsters next to an apartment building. The small fire was stamped out, and police assistance was requested to deal with the suspected serial arsonist.

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