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Heard on: Portland Area Fire and Rescue · 1/17/2026 04:11 PM
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North of the location in a vacant lot, caller saw a male light a large pile on fire and then walk off.
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Apparent illegal fire near Kenton Transit Station
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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a possible illegal outdoor fire near the Kenton Transit Station in Portland. A caller reported seeing a man ignite a large pile in a vacant lot and then leave the area. Emergency units, including Engine 26 and Truck 8, were dispatched to handle the situation.
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