Arson suspect arrested after Forest Grove, OR alley fire damages taqueria: Police

FILE – Forest Grove Fire & Rescue respondS to a scene on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022 (Courtesy: Forest Grove Fire & Rescue).

Teri Park, 48, was taken to Washington County Jail

by: Aimee Plante

Posted: Nov 9, 2023 / 05:10 PM PST

Updated: Nov 9, 2023 / 05:13 PM PST

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – An alleyway fire behind several Forest Grove businesses on Monday, Oct. 30 was traced back to an arson suspect, police announced Thursday.

Teri Park, 48, was taken to Washington County Jail on Oct. 31 following an investigation into the single-alarm fire at 2000 Main Street. around 7 a.m.

One business, Taqueria Corona, was damaged in the fire along with the exterior of the building – including its electrical and gas meters.

One lane of Pacific Avenue was closed for most of the day after the fire so that crews could fix the gas and electrical issues. However, no one was injured during the fire.