Burn pile destroys shed, trees
Windy conditions responsible for Sunday fire
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Courtesy of SHFAD
Firefighters douse burning trees on Berlin Road Sunday.
A burn pile that got away in high winds destroyed a shed and two trees Sunday morning, June 4, local agencies reported.
According to the Sweet Home Fire and Ambulance District, firefighters responded at 10:45 a.m. to the fire, at 28660 Berlin Road.
"Due to windy conditions, a burn pile got away from the homeowner, catching a nearby shed and overhead trees on fire," a SHFAD report stated.
The fire was quickly extinguished using a command brush rig, heavy brush engine and water tender.
Oregon Department of Forestry provided support at the scene and Lebanon Fire District provided standby c...
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