Cornelius, OR – A Washington County Sheriff’s deputy helped the Cornelius Fire Department (CFD) extinguish a small garage fire Friday morning after a blanket reportedly came into contact with a heating element, authorities said.
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the deputy arrived first on the scene and found a burning laundry basket. In body camera footage shared by the department, the deputy can be heard saying, “I’ve got it,” before pulling the basket out of the garage to prevent the fire from spreading.
CFD crews quickly responded and confirmed that the fire was safely contained. No injuries were reported, and the home was not damaged beyond the small incident area, officials said.
The sheriff’s office shared lighthearted praise for the deputy, joking that he “revealed his secret desire to be a firefighter” while assisting on the call.
Authorities are reminding residents to keep flammable materials away from heating elements and to check for potential hazards during colder months when space heaters and heating devices are more commonly used.
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