The homeowner was displaced by the fire
At 6:08 p.m. Monday (April 1), the Vancouver Fire Department responded to the report of a house fire at 18400 SE 16th St. in Vancouver. Vancouver Fire responded with seven fire suppression units and one fire engine from the Camas-Washougal Fire Department.
Initial fire crews arrived just four minutes later to find the house on fire with smoke coming from a second-story window. The firefighters quickly went inside and extinguished the fire while performing a search of the entire house to make sure everyone was out safely. One person was displaced by the fire.
The homeowner was evaluated medically on scene but not transported. No injuries were reported. The Vancouver Fire Marshal’s office was on scene investigating.
Information provided by the Vancouver Fire Department.
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