Flaming couch causes grass fire in Salem

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – Firefighters responded to a flaming couch in Salem after callers reported the blaze had started to spread to a nearby field Sunday afternoon.

When crews arrived near Croisan Creek Road and Goodin Place, officials said it became a fast-moving grass fire that was getting close to an area of heavy brush and timber.

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The crews were able to put out the fire before it spread.