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News Release
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Structure fire quickly extinguished (Photo) - 08/19/19

Kelso, WA- Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue and Longview Fire Department responded to structure fire in the 200 block of SW 6th Ave.  Initial dispatch reported light grey smoke from the back corner of the house, everyone evacuated.  Law enforcement officers from Kelso Police and County Deputies were also on scene extinguishing the fire with handheld extinguishers before firefighters arrived knocking most of the fire down.  Firefighters arrived and had the smoldering fire, on the deck and exterior deck wall extinguished the fire in less than 4 minutes.  Fire officials estimate $1,500 in damages to the home.  The cause of the fire is accidental and has been attributed to smoldering cigarettes, according to fire officials.  No injuries were reported. 

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