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Longview, WA – Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, Longview Fire, Cowlitz County Fire District 5 (Kalama), and Cowlitz County Fire District 6 (Castle Rock) responded to a house fire in the 100 block of Ridgecrest Dr. just before noon Wednesday. Fire crews arrived and reported the double-wide manufactured home 75 percent involved in fire. Firefighters attacked the fire with multiple hose lines and had the fire extinguished at 1:58pm. One resident was not home and the other was able to exit the property safely.
Three fire engines, four water tenders, two medic units, and three Chief Officers responded to the fire. Cowlitz County Sheriff deputies and Cowlitz County PUD also responded. American Red Cross is aiding the displaced residents with temporary housing and other needs. The cause of the fire is under investigation and is believed to be accidental. No injuries were reported.