Fire reported in backyard threatens nearby residence


Emergency crews are responding to a fire in the backyard of a home. There are reports of hissing sounds, a loud boom, and black smoke visible from a distance. They are worried the fire could spread to the house.
Audio|Source: Portland State University Police and Portland Police Service Desk
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Transcript:
Truck 1 from Firecum. Truck 1, go ahead. We've gotten a couple more callers on this. The most recent person saying that there's a fire in the backyard right up against a resident. (name withheld), does it sound like the residence is threatened, where it has to burn near a residence. I'll clarify on that. Another caller is stating that they heard some kind of hissing sound and then a boom and seeing black smoke from several blocks away. Do you want me to go ahead and upgrade it? That's affirmative. Upgraded through a structure response. You get us an address when you can. Copy. You check one, the updated address is going to be 3611.
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Location mentioned:
Near Robert Moore St, West Linn, OR 97068
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