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On Wednesday December 18th, 2024 at 2:59pm, Vancouver Fire  Department was dispatched  to 12009 NE 99 Street in Vancouver for a reported building fire.   The first engine company arrived on scene in just over four minutes after dispatch.   First arriving crews found black smoke coming from a metal sided commercial building or shop.  Crews used multiple hose lines to knock down the fire within minutes.  Five engines, two ladder trucks and two Battalion Chiefs, with a total of 27 personnel  responded to the fire.    There were no injuries reported.   Clark County Fire Marshals Office is investigating the cause of the fire.    

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Vancouver Fire responded to a house fire at 2705 NE Littler Way yesterday afternoon.  Alert neighbors heard smoke alarms sounding and then noticed smoke coming from the residence.  911 was called at 3:33 pm after a bystander attempted to see if anyone was home.  First arriving units were able to access the home and extinguish the kitchen fire quickly.  During the search, firefighters rescued 3 kenneled dogs within the residence.  Homeowners had been alerted during fire department response and arrived shortly after their beloved pets got carried to fresh air. In all, 3 dogs and 2 cats survived the tragic event.  Six people are now displaced from their home.  Vancouver Fire Marshals office is investigating the cause.

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At 01:36 on 12/07/2024 the Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to the report of a house fire at 3218 NE May St. in Vancouver, WA.  Vancouver Fire responded with twenty-four firefighters on nine apparatus and arrived to find a one-story house with fire coming from multiple sides.  A downed power line prevented fire units from parking in front of the house and created an electrical hazard for responders.  Initial crews attacked the fire aggressively from multiple hose lines.  One adult male was found deceased in the structure during a search and the Clark County Fire Marshals office was on scene to investigate. 

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At 02:02 on 12/06/2024 Vancouver Fire was dispatched to the report of a house fire at 15102 NE 81^st Way in Vancouver, WA.  The fire department responded with twenty-two firefighters on eight apparatus.  The first engine arrived just four minutes later to find fire coming from the front of a one-story house.  Crews quickly attacked the fire and made entry to search the house for victims. One adult male was found unconscious and not breathing inside and was immediately moved outside for medical attention. Vancouver Fire Paramedics and EMTs began advanced, lifesaving medical procedures and were joined by paramedics from American Medical Response ambulance services.  The patient did not respond to medical care and was pronounced deceased on scene.   Firefighting efforts continued and the house fire was extinguished.  The Clark County Fire Marshals office was on scene to investigate. 

At 08:40 on 12/05/2024 Vancouver Fire responded to the report of a structure fire at 4218 NE 166^th Ave. in Vancouver, WA.  Vancouver Fire responded with twenty-seven firefighters in eight apparatus.  The first fire engine arrived approximately four minutes after being dispatched to find fire billowing out of the front of the house.  Unverified initial reports indicated everyone was out.  The fire department immediately knocked the flames down from the outside before sending the next arriving crews inside to extinguish the fire and search for any occupants.  The home sustained major damage from the fire and no injuries were reported.  The fire was contained to the building of origin despite the close proximity of neighboring houses.  The Red Cross was contacted to help the homeowners.  Two adults and one teenager were displaced by the fire.  Vancouver Fire would like to remind everyone to plan for the possibility of a fire in your house, school or working environments.