A three-alarm fire at Erica Village apartments in Hazel Dell caused portions of the building to collapse , but no one injured.
At 4:55 pm, Clark County Fire District 6 crews responded to the fire. The fire was quickly upgraded to two alarms and eventually to three alarms. Other agencies were called into assist including Vancouver Fire Department, Clark-Cowlitz Fire Rescue and Portland Fire and Rescue.
Fire Chief Kristan Maurer reported, “the fire appeared to start on a second floor balcony and quickly spread to the thrid floor and attic”. The Clark County Fire Marshal is still investigating to determine the fire's cause. A total of 6 units were damaged by fire and 18 residents have been displaced. The Red Cross is assisting those residents.
The fire was declared under control at 6:25 pm. It is important to always make sure fires and smoking materials are completely extinguished and not left unattended.