With heavy thunderstorms sweeping across the state, the Forest Grove and Columbia City units were prepared to respond in the event of a lightning strike. Fortunately, the thunderstorms lessened in intensity before reaching the Northwest Oregon area, only causing a couple strikes. Fire crews are currently investigating these strikes to ensure they do not cause another wildfire start.![](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh59Z-qH-UbZtEx3JVCnv_9D4esY_UJPsQsMFjK_k9DS21IDSWfvPMaZjFQHHA0VHNO2Y8Gl0dPIe2SMPjwQ_eBYxWEEKFxEWtv2alNRJ6od_b7mthuhriS2-1u5XpC388hqHNP9reUELE/s1600/9-7-17+2230+lightning.JPG)