'One little spark' can spell disaster amid heat wave, July Fourth celebrations

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Firefighters have been putting out blazes all over the place the past few days as Fourth of July celebrations and a heatwave in the Portland area ramp up.

Things like fireworks and dangerously hot temperatures are obvious causes for out-of-control fires. However, firefighters want to warn the public about other summer activities that can ignite flames that are less obvious, such as mowing the lawn.

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