More than 40 firefighters from the Vancouver Fire Department, including several crews from Clark County Fire District 6, worked through the night and into Wednesday morning to contain the fire
At about 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday (Oct. 8), the Vancouver Fire Department responded to reports of smoke near the Port of Vancouver. The first crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a large pile of scrap metal at 900 Port Way.
More than 40 firefighters from the Vancouver Fire Department, including several crews from Clark County Fire District 6, worked through the night and into Wednesday morning to contain the fire. Firefighters deployed large water streams from both ground and aerial positions to combat the fire.
As of this morning, approximately 20 firefighters remain on scene to continue suppression efforts. Fire crews are working closely with Pacific Coast Shredding personnel to pull the metal scrap pile apart, allowing better access to the deep-seated fire.
No injuries have been reported.
Due to the complex nature of the incident and the size of the metal pile, crews were expected to remain on scene for an extended period to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.
Information provided by the Vancouver Fire Department.
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