Скачать или смотреть Flash fire destroys 5 homes and a church in Boardman, Oregon

A grass fire sparked by a lawnmower mowing weeds in Boardman on Friday, July 18, in about three hours destroyed five houses and a church that also served as a food bank.

It was one of several fires reported that day along Interstate 84 in the area near mileposts 161 and 171, and law enforcement officials said they suspect arson. Steve Hiigel, a retired Boardman local who provided drone footage of the fire to The Oregonian/OregonLive, said strong winds and dry conditions fueled fire danger.

--Video courtesy of Steve Hiigel
--Mark Graves, The Oregonian/OregonLive


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