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Cowlitz County, WA – Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue and Longview Fire responded to a structure fire in the 6300 block of Willow Grove Rd. Sunday morning just before 3am. Initial fire crews reported the two story structure heavily involved with fire on their arrival and attacked the fire from the exterior. A total of 6 people were able to vacate the bed and breakfast and were accounted for on scene. One minor injury to a foot was reported; the patient refused transport to the hospital. The fire was under control just after 4am. Three engines, three water tenders, and a chief officer responded to the incident; 2 water tenders from fire district 5 and Wahkiakum County were canceled in route. Cowlitz county public utility district and sheriff deputies also responded to the call. The house is considered a total loss, according to fire officials. The cause of the fire is under investigation.