PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Following the dazzling firework display at the Waterfront Blues Festival, a fire broke out on the deck of the barge sending one person to the hospital, authorities said.
According to Portland Fire & Rescue, during the post-show clean-up and safety check, the fire started on the deck.
Crews were quick to respond, blasting the fire with large turrets and putting out the blaze in 10 seconds, authorities said.
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During the response, however, officials said a member of the barge crew was burned and they were taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their condition is currently unknown.
Information about the fire is still limited and the cause is unknown.
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