CULVER, OR -- A holdover fire believed to be from the 4th of July fireworks threatened Three Rivers residents Friday afternoon. The 40’ by 20’ foot fire was quickly contained by Lake Chinook Fire crews, according to a Facebook post by the agency.
The fire is believed to have been started by aerial fireworks shot from the area of SW Prospect View Dr. Firework shards were found at the scene.
"This could have been much worse," Chief Colfels said in the post, "Another 10 feet and the fire would have gotten into the tall cheat grass, and with this wind, it would have taken off!"
Fire officials ask anyone who might have heard or seen anything regarding fireworks over the holiday weekend to contact the fire district at (541) 629-8911. Fireworks are prohibited year-round in this area. Aerial fireworks are illegal in the state of Oregon.
