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Heard on: Washington County Fire and EMS · 1/14/2026 11:46 PM
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Background with task force response for a possible residential fire near 23rd Avenue.
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Caller is a neighbor, says they can see smoke at this address.
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Apparent residential fire turns out to be barbecue

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to reports of smoke near 23rd Avenue in Forest Grove. A neighbor reported gray smoke possibly coming from a home. On arrival, police and firefighters determined the source was a charcoal barbecue in the backyard, and the fire response was canceled.

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23rd Ave, Forest Grove, OR 97116
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