Cause of West Brush Creek Fire Suspected Arson

West Brush Creek Road Fire UPDATE:

At approx 7a.m., Sweet Home Fire District was dispatched to West Brush Creek road for a fire along the roadway and up the hill in the trees.

LCSO deputies patrolling the area spotted a fire that was approx 10-15 acres, it is now controlled and contained. Oregon Department of Forestry(ODF) is remaining on scene to mop up.

The fire has been determined to be suspicious in nature and is being investigated at this time.

Sweet Home Fire was joined quickly by ODF, we are also thankful for a quick response from Mohawk Fire, Cascade Timber Consulting provided a dozer and a type one hot shot crew from the Holiday Fire.