OAKRIDGE, Ore. (AP) - A blown transformer sparked a brush fire near Oakridge that destroyed a trailer and shut down lanes of Highway 58 for several hours before it was contained.
The Register Guard reports Tuesday (https://bit.ly/2uvfqCR) that no one was injured in the blaze that began shortly after 2 p.m.
The westbound lanes and shoulder of Highway 58 were shut down, causing traffic delays of up to two hours.
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The newspaper reports that the fire destroyed a singlewide mobile home as strong winds fanned the flames.
An elderly woman was rescued by firefighters and was not hurt.
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Information from: The Register-Guard, https://www.registerguard.com
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