One man and his dog were home at the time of the fire and displaced by the event
At 5:13 a.m. Wednesday (July 23), the Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a house fire at 10201 NE 51st Street in Vancouver. A total of twelve apparatus and twenty-nine suppression personnel responded to the event with assistance from Fire District 6.
The first fire engine arrived approximately five minutes later to find the house on fire. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the fire and search the house. One man and his dog were home at the time of the fire and displaced by the event.
The American Red Cross was dispatched to assist. One firefighter suffered minor injures on scene and was transported to a local area hospital by American Medical Response for evaluation and possible treatment.
Information provided by the Vancouver Fire Department.
Also read:
- Passionate crowd speaks up at Clark County Council in regard to fireworks
Forty people spoke during public comment, with 34 supporting current aerial fireworks rules in unincorporated Clark County. - County Council approves preferred alternative for the county’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan update
The 3-2 council vote preserves future expansion options despite sharp disagreement over farmland protection. - Judge blocks Washington’s new sheriff standards law
Thurston County Superior Court judge finds Legislature may have exceeded constitutional authority in setting new sheriff requirements. - Judge blocks Washington’s new sheriff standards law
Thurston County Superior Court judge finds Legislature may have exceeded constitutional authority in setting new sheriff requirements. - Letter: C-TRAN makes a mess of Hazel Dell
Vancouver resident Bob Zak criticizes C-TRAN’s Vine bus system for low ridership and ongoing construction disruptions. - Opinion: Delaying light rail offers best hope for new bridge
Two Republican senators argue light rail should wait until Clark County voters approve funding for operations. - Battle Ground High School presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors’
Battle Ground High School drama club presents the musical May 1, 2, 6, 7 and 8 with Saturday matinee.
