Train carrying oil derails near Oregon's Columbia river gorge

Eight cars derailed 70 miles east of Portland on Friday, sending plumes of black smoke into the sky and forcing roads to close and schools to evacuate

A train towing cars full of oil derailed on Friday in Oregon's scenic Columbia river gorge, sparking a fire that sent a plume of black smoke high into the sky.

The accident happened around noon near the town of Mosier, about 70 miles east of Portland. It involved eight cars filled with oil, and one was burning, said Ken Armstrong, state forestry department spokesman. There were no fatalities or injuries.