Lightning strikes tree causing fire near Highway 22, Marion County OR


A lightning strike hit a tree near milepost 61 on Highway 22, causing it to catch fire. The fire is on the north side of the road but is not blocking traffic.
Audio|Source: Marion County Fire South 1-4
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Transcript:
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For engine 585 to respond on a low-risk fire, highway 22 mile plus 61, a page not listed, your work south to one at 1851.
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Fresh 586, I copy.
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You're responding.
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This is going to be one report around mile plus 61.
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Collar was traveling westbound, saw a lightning strike that hit a tree.
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The tree got knocked down, and it is on fire along the north side of the road.
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Not blocking traffic, and we've let the ICC know as well.
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Location mentioned:
OR-22, Oregon
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