Dark smoke billows on Ross Island due to large fire in abandoned structure

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Dark smoke is billowing through the sky in Southeast Portland due to a "wild land" fire on Ross Island on Saturday, officials say.

Portland Fire and Rescue crews responded to the fire near the Willamette River east bank at Ross Island around 4:43 p.m.

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The cause of the fire remains unknown, but officials say it may be connected to the island's abandoned structures...