Fire reported in backyard threatens nearby residence


Emergency crews are responding to a fire in the backyard of a home. There are reports of hissing sounds, a loud boom, and black smoke visible from a distance. They are worried the fire could spread to the house.
Audio|Source: Portland State University Police and Portland Police Service Desk
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00:00from Firecum.00:02Truck one, go ahead.00:07We've gotten a couple more callers on this.00:10The most recent person saying that there's a fire in the backyard right up against a resident.00:20Bobby, does it sound like the residence is threatened, where it has to burn near a residence.00:30I'll clarify on that.00:32Another caller is stating that they heard some kind of hissing sound and then a boom and seeing black smoke from several blocks away.00:39Do you want me to go ahead and upgrade it?00:42That's affirmative, upgraded through a structure response.00:46You get us an address when you can.00:52Copy. You check one, the updated address is going to be 3611R.
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from Firecum.
00:02
Truck one, go ahead.
00:07
We've gotten a couple more callers on this.
00:10
The most recent person saying that there's a fire in the backyard right up against a resident.
00:20
Bobby, does it sound like the residence is threatened, where it has to burn near a residence.
00:30
I'll clarify on that.
00:32
Another caller is stating that they heard some kind of hissing sound and then a boom and seeing black smoke from several blocks away.
00:39
Do you want me to go ahead and upgrade it?
00:42
That's affirmative, upgraded through a structure response.
00:46
You get us an address when you can.
00:52
Copy. You check one, the updated address is going to be 3611R.
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Location mentioned:
Near Robert Moore St, West Linn, OR 97068
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