All occupants escaped safely
At about 1:30 a.m. Tuesday (Nov. 12), the Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to 1514 NW 60th Street for reports of a basement on fire.
Clark County Fire District 6 were the first units on scene and found smoke coming from the basement of a house. All occupants escaped safely. Attempts were made to put out most of the fire from the exterior prior to firefighters working inside of the structure.
A total of 13 units were on scene with a total of about 28 firefighters and the fire was under control in about 20 minutes. No injuries were reported and the residents declined assistance from the American Red Cross.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office.
Information provided by the Vancouver Fire Department.
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