On April 25, 1935, Oregon’s state capitol building erupted in flames. The fire burned through the night, destroying the building, state records and leaving one firefighter dead. Construction on the current capitol building began in 1936 and finished in 1938. Archive: Oregon State Archives, Oregon Historical Society & Oregon State Legislative Information System Read more https://www.opb.org/article/2022/04/25/when-oregons-state-capitol-burned-to-the-ground/ ✏️✂️ by Kami Horton 🎵 Courtesy of Audi

Look how burned tree roots caused the ground to become unstable and collapse. Dangers in fire-damaged areas aren't always apparent, and crews have a lot of work to do before some areas can be safely re-opened to the public. | Oregon Department of Forestry