A home was significantly damaged and nine cats died from smoke inhalation, while two more were rescued in Forest Grove Monday afternoon. A massive response from neighboring fire agencies was due to the fire inadvertently being upgraded to a 2nd alarm.
The Oregon Department of Forestry deployed 22 firefighters Friday to Canada and three states in what the agency said would be their "last big out-of-state resource push" until rains return this fall.
The Oregon Department of Forestry deployed 22 firefighters Friday to Canada and three states in what the agency said would be their "last big out-of-state resource push" until rains return this fall. One firefighter was out of the Forest Grove District.
Manning residents in 2023. Cherry Grove residents in 2024. Residents in homes near Hagg Lake in 2022. Evacuations in recent years due to wildfires have become more commonplace in western Washington County. Do you know what each evacuation level means?
"Memorial Day to See 'Closed' City," an 86 foot fir flag pole and more in this week's history column showcasing Forest Grove life from one hundred years ago!
Nearly 200 people gathered on the grounds of Forest Grove's Forest View Cemetery Monday morning to honor members of the U.S. armed forces who have died while serving.
