Tips Sought on 1500 Road Fire in Polk County‏

The Oregon State Police and Polk County Sheriff's Office are coordinating with the Department of Forestry on the investigation.

Salem-News.com

(DALLAS, Ore.) - A 300-acre fire is burning along a logging road known as "1500 Road" in Polk County. The wildfire is burning about 10 miles southwest of the community of Dallas.

Department of Forestry firefighters, fire engines and helicopters are fighting the fast-moving blaze, which is being driven by strong easterly winds.

As firefighters battle the blaze, investigators with state forestry are seeking details about a black, medium-sized SUV that was seen near the junction of 1500 Road and 1430 Road in the Bald Mountain area of Polk County around noon on Saturday.

Anyone who may have information that would assist investigators in determining who is responsible for the incident is encouraged to call the Oregon Department of Forestry Dallas office, 503-623-8146.

There is a large public festival in the Dallas area today and a state forestry official told Salem-News.com that the whole thing "is a little nuts." They are hoping that people remain cooperative and allow fire apparatus to pass if necessary.

The Oregon State Police and Polk County Sheriff's Office are coordinating with the Department of Forestry on the investigation.