SILVERTON, Ore. (AP) — Investigators determined the fire that burned a Silverton home and displaced a family of five was started by a grease fire in a barbecue.
The Silverton Fire District says the buildup of grease started the Monday night fire that spread up the side of the house, causing $145,000 damage.
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