Train sparks several small brush fires in Thurston County, officials say

Fire officials said several brush fires Tuesday afternoon in Thurston County were caused by a train.

There were a total of six small fires that were started along a 2-mile long stretch along Old Highway 9 and Highway 12.

West Thurston firefighters, along with DNR firefighters, managed to get the fires under control quickly.

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Officials said the train was stopped and secured to allow for crews to extend hoses under the train cars to reach one spot fire.

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