Brush fire in St. Helens causes evacuations, road closures

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A brush fire that started in St. Helens early Thursday afternoon caused multiple evacuations.

Fire crews responded to the scene at Railroad Avenue near First Street just before 1:30 p.m. Residents on First Street were told to evacuate.

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Railroad Avenue is completely blocked starting at the Old Portland Road intersection, officials said.

Evacuees...