Reward offered in Nakia Creek Fire investigation 

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The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office and Crime Stoppers of Oregon are offering a reward for information on the suspect or suspects in the investigation into the cause of the Nakia Creek Fire.

The fire marshal’s office has asked the public to review a video and a photo to see if they recognize the people or the vehicle, stated a news release. The video was taken at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9 on a ridge near where the Nakia Creek Fire was burning on Larch Mountain. 

“We are looking for what we believe is a white or light-colored Subaru vehicle,” stated Assistant Fire Marshal Curtis Eavenson in the release. “Based on witness statements, we also believe there were two men and two women connected with this vehicle.” 



Anyone who recognizes the vehicle or the people depicted in the video is urged to contact the fire marshal’s office at 564-397-3320. Anyone with information regarding the ongoing wildfire investigation is also asked to contact the office.

Crime Stoppers of Oregon offers cash rewards of up to $2,500 for information that is reported to them, which leads to an arrest in any unsolved felony crimes. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Secure and anonymous tips can be left online at www.crimestoppersoforegon.com or by visiting the app store and downloading P3 Tips for smartphones or tablets. 

The video can be viewed online at youtube.com/shorts/dwziCVbAmLs?feature=share. A close up video is available at youtu.be/sdPnLlNgiHE.