Authorities Probing Tillamook County, Oregon, Railroad Bridge Fire

(Courtesy Tillamook County, Oregon, Sheriff's Office Facebook page)

Deputies and firefighters quickly contained a blaze on a railroad bridge in Tillamook County, Oregon, on Oct. 8, the local sheriff’s office said.

Crews from the Tillamook Fire District and Bay City Fire Department extinguished the fire near the end of Hadley Road before it spread, preventing additional damage. No injuries were reported at the scene.

Detectives are investigating the cause and origin in coordination with fire marshals, the Port of Tillamook Bay, the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. Officials said the inquiry remains active.

Witnesses or anyone with information about suspicious activity in the area are asked to contact Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office detectives at 503-815-3325. Authorities said additional updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

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