A total of 18 residents were displaced by Tuesday’s three-alarm fire
A three-alarm fire at the Erica Village Apartments in Hazel Dell Tuesday caused portions of the building to collapse, but no one was injured.
At 4:55 p.m. Tuesday (June 11), Clark County Fire District 6 crews responded to the fire. The fire was quickly upgraded to two alarms and eventually to three alarms. Other agencies were called in to assist including Vancouver Fire Department, Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue and Portland Fire and Rescue.
Fire District 6 Chief Kristan Maurer reported, “the fire appeared to start on a second floor balcony and quickly spread to the third floor and attic.”
The Clark County Fire Marshal is still investigating to determine the fire’s cause. A total of six units were damaged by fire and 18 residents have been displaced. The Red Cross is assisting those residents.
The fire was declared under control at 6:25 p.m. Fire District 6 officials remind area residents that it is important to always make sure fires and smoking materials are completely extinguished and not left unattended.
Information provided by Clark County Fire District 6.
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