PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A vegetation fire that began on Timber Road near Highway 6 brought fire crews to an area that is difficult to reach on Sunday afternoon.

Banks Fire crews worked to position themselves to douse the fire but said a powerline may be down inside. It’s unclear if the downed powerline caused the fire, officials said.

Crews also needed to get water lines around the blaze.

Fire crews dousing a vegetation fire near Timber Road and Highway 6 in Banks, May 14, 2023 (Donna Linz/Banks Fire)
Fire crews dousing a vegetation fire near Timber Road and Highway 6 in Banks, May 14, 2023 (Donna Linz/Banks Fire)
Fire crews dousing a vegetation fire near Timber Road and Highway 6 in Banks, May 14, 2023 (Donna Linz/Banks Fire)
Fire crews dousing a vegetation fire near Timber Road and Highway 6 in Banks, May 14, 2023 (Donna Linz/Banks Fire)

Around 1:30 p.m., Banks Fire shared that crews were attempting to mop up the remaining smoldering debris.

Authorities warned people to avoid the area as traffic could cause problems for crews trying to access the fire.

Fire in Yamhill

A small wildfire brought crews from multiple agencies to a spot about 5 miles north of Yamhill on Sunday, the Oregon Department of Forestry told KOIN 6 News.

A view of the 15-acre fire north of Yamhill, May 14, 2023 (ODF)

About 35 firefighters, including crews from the South Fork Correctional Facility, went to the scene of the 15-acre fire. Officials said the fire is “currently under control.”