From Portland, OR station KOIN:
Officials: Stouts Creek Fire caused by lawn mower
Officials on Thursday released the cause of Oregon’s biggest wildfire, the Stouts Creek fire.
Officials determined that the fire was human caused. They say a person was moving their lawn on July 30 at a time when mowing was not allowed due to fire danger.
They say the person may be liable for fire suppression costs and damages, which have reached $22.4 million. The fire has burned 23,841 acres as of Thursday.
Ouch. One hell of a bill to have to pay. Still, they caused it and they were mowing when mowing was not allowed.
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