Early Morning Rural House Fire Displaces Two (Photo)
- 10/20/25
Kelso, WA – Firefighters from Cowlitz County Fire District 2 responded to a house fire early Monday morning in the 100 block of Painter Roth Rd. Fire crews arrived at the home just after 6:15 am and reported heavy fire conditions from the back side of the home including the basement. Firefighters confirmed everyone was out of the home and attacked the fire with multiple hoselines. Fire crews were able to protect a detached garage, several cars, and a boat from catching fire. Despite their efforts, the fire spread fast and consumed the home and its contents resulting in a total loss. Firefighters used multiple water tenders to deliver water to the scene of the rural home. Cowlitz County Fire District #6 (Castle Rock), Fire District #5 (Kalama), and Cowltiz County Public Utilities also responded to the fire to assist. The fire was knocked down just before 7:30 and continued to smolder through the morning due to access issues once the walls of the home colapsed.
The residents, an adult male and adult female were alerted by smoke detectors, evacuated the home, and called 911 from their neighbors house. They will be staying with friends and family, with their dog, in the area. No injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Early Morning Rural House Fire Displaces Two (Photo)
- 10/20/25
Kelso, WA – Firefighters from Cowlitz County Fire District 2 responded to a house fire early Monday morning in the 100 block of Painter Roth Rd. Fire crews arrived at the home just after 6:15 am and reported heavy fire conditions from the back side of the home including the basement. Firefighters confirmed everyone was out of the home and attacked the fire with multiple hoselines. Fire crews were able to protect a detached garage, several cars, and a boat from catching fire. Despite their efforts, the fire spread fast and consumed the home and its contents resulting in a total loss. Firefighters used multiple water tenders to deliver water to the scene of the rural home. Cowlitz County Fire District #6 (Castle Rock), Fire District #5 (Kalama), and Cowltiz County Public Utilities also responded to the fire to assist. The fire was knocked down just before 7:30 and continued to smolder through the morning due to access issues once the walls of the home colapsed.
The residents, an adult male and adult female were alerted by smoke detectors, evacuated the home, and called 911 from their neighbors house. They will be staying with friends and family, with their dog, in the area. No injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is under investigation.
