All occupants were safely evacuated
VANCOUVER – At approximately 4:37 p.m. on October 30, 2025, the Vancouver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the First Street Station apartment complex, located at 16119 SE 1st Street in Vancouver, WA.
A full alarm assignment was dispatched, bringing multiple fire engines, ladder trucks, and command staff from the Vancouver Fire Department. One engine from Camas-Washougal Fire Department also responded to assist.
Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the roof vents of a 12-unit apartment building. Crews quickly initiated an interior attack and worked to confine the fire to two apartments on the second floor. Due to the swift and coordinated response, the fire was contained within approximately 40 minutes.
While the fire damage was limited to two units, two additional units directly below sustained water damage. All other apartments in the building were mostly unaffected.
No injuries were reported to residents or firefighters. All occupants were safely evacuated.
The Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene and is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
The Vancouver Fire Department would like to thank the Camas-Washougal Fire Department for their assistance and commends the quick actions of responding crews, which prevented the fire from spreading further.
Information provided by the Vancouver Fire Department.
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