One person was transported to PeaceHealth Southwest by AMR
On Saturday (May 17) at 9:12 p.m., the Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 4613 E. 18th St. #23.
The first fire unit arrived within three minutes of dispatch and found smoke coming from a two-story townhouse. The fire was quickly knocked down within seven minutes of the first engine arriving and was called under control within 23 minutes.
Four fire engines, two ladder trucks, one squad and two battalion chiefs responded for a total of 26 personnel working on scene.
One person was transported to PeaceHealth Southwest by AMR. 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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