A dumpster and brush fire at Bi-Mart Wednesday night is being investigated as arson, a Forest Grove Police Department spokesperson said.
"Detectives responded and will be leading the investigation," said Sergeant Andrew Colasurdo. "It is unknown at this time if this fire is connected to previous fires in the area," he added.
During Wednesday's fire, which was dispatched at 8:27 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, a dumpster and nearby trailer sustained some scorching damage and landscaping was destroyed.
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