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Kelso, WA – Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue and City of Longview Fire Department responded to a garage fire in the 1100 block of North 1st Ave. Monday night at 10:40. Fire crews arrived on scene and attacked the attached fire in the garage. The family of 3, and their multiple pets, were out of the home when fire crews arrived; fire officers also ordered evacuations to a nearby home as a precaution. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to the two-story home in under 30 minutes. Three fire engines, a medic unit, and a Chief officer responded to the incident. Cowlitz County PUD also responded.
The American Red Cross will be providing shelter and other needs to the displaced family. Fire officials estimate $30,000 damage to the home. Occupants were treated for minor smoke inhalation on scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation; no other injuries were reported.