Gaston Fire District

We are the Gaston Fire District, proudly serving our community.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

Our crews are cleared of the scene. Highway 47 is back open. #pdxtraffic

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

We have Highway 47 closed between Patton RD and Scoggins Valley RD due to a vehicle fire. We will reopen the Highway after crews finish extinguishing the fire. #pdxtraffic

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

@Chelsea_Wicks Yes. One of our command staff. Use as needed.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

We have Highway 47 closed between Patton RD and Scoggins Valley RD due to a vehicle fire. We will reopen the Highway after crews finish extinguishing the fire. #pdxtraffic

[Forest Grove Fire @ForestGroveFire]

Heavy rain & snow melt are going to cause some flooding the next couple days, especially near creeks/rivers that drain from the coast range. If you encounter flooded roadways, turn around, don’t drown. #pdxtraffic #turnarounddontdrown @NWSPortland

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

Be prepared for another possible slick commute tomorrow morning. #pdxtraffic

[NWS Portland @NWSPortland]

Another round of snow late tonight & Thursday morning may impact the morning commute. Warming temperatures will result in rain by early afternoon for most low-elevation locations. #orwx #wawx #pdxtst #tripcheck #wsdot

[NWS Portland @NWSPortland]

Icy roads possible tonight & Mon morning as colder temperatures filter in. Low temps tonight fall into the 20s. Any liquid surface water will freeze to result in icy and potentially hazardous travel conditions. Use caution as outdoor surfaces and walkways may become icy overnight

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

We have Mount Richmond RD closed near Patton Valley RD for power lines down from a fallen tree. @portlandgeneral is on scene. The power is out for several PGE & Western Oregon Electric customers in the Patton Valley/Cherry Grove area.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

@mike_sb We VERY VERY rarely run out of fuel on scene. We always keep our vehicles at 3/4 to full. If we have a super long duration scene, we will have a company bring us fuel by truck.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

Press release and raw video from this evenings barn fire on Old Highway 47. https://t.co/VGuqfhBFzo

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

*Update* Fire is mostly out, crews are working on finding hot spots. The fire also involved a work trailer. Attached is a map of approx incident location.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

We are on scene of a 2 alarm barn fire on SW Old Highway 47. This portion of the road, north of Gaston is closed. Please avoid the area.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

We are on scene of a 2 alarm barn fire on SW Old Highway 47. This portion of the road, north of Gaston is closed. Please avoid the area.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

At 4 this afternoon we responded to a single vehicle crash on Patton Valley RD near Dundee RD. The crash took out a pole & vehicle ended up in a ditch. We had to cut the driver out & bring them up to the road with minor injuries. Road is partially block until pole is fixed.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

First photos from the scene. The fire is now deemed under control. Crews will be putting out hot spots.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

We are on scene of a 2 alarm house fire on Horner LN in the Cherry Grove community. Firefighters are gaining control of the flames. Please avoid the area. Our PIO is not responding to the scene, info updates/pictures will be delayed.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

We are on scene of a 2 alarm house fire on Horner LN in the Cherry Grove community. Firefighters are gaining control of the flames. Please avoid the area. Our PIO is not responding to the scene, info updates/pictures will be delayed.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

Delivery truck attempting to turn around on flooded road couldn’t see ditch and got stuck. This is on Gaston Road across from Brown Park. They’re waiting for a tow out.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

The cause to this afternoons fire on SW Hartley RD was property own smoking out gophers with propane torch. Flames from torch spread to grass and became out of control. Reminder, burning of any kind is still banned. Small recreational fires are still allowed.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

Firefighters extinguishing hot spots along the perimeter.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

Firefighters extinguishing hot spots along the perimeter.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

We are on scene of a grass fire on SW Hartley RD. Firefighters have extinguished the fire, which burn a little over an acre. There is no threat to the surrounding area.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

We are on scene of a grass fire on SW Hartley RD. Firefighters have extinguished the fire, which burn a little over an acre. There is no threat to the surrounding area.

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

*Road Closure* As we tweeted earlier, SW Laurelwood Road is closed between Bald Peak and Parmele Roads. @WCSOOregon & @washcoroads are working with a tow company to remove the dump truck, trailer/equipment and asphalt from the roadway. Find updates from WCSO and LUT. #pdxtraffic

[Gaston Fire District @GastonFire]

We are on scene of a non-injury rollover crash on Laurelwood RD. The road is closed between Bald Peak and Parmele Roads until further notice. Expect a long closure. #pdxtraffic