Disaster responders with the local chapter of the American Red Cross responded to a home fire on Thursday November 15, 2018 at approximately 1815 hours in the 100 block of Wallace Road, in Cowletz county, Washington. The single family fire affected two adults.

The Red Cross provided resources to help address the immediate basic needs of those affected such as temporary housing, food, clothing, comfort kits including toiletry items, information about recovery services along with healthcare and mental health services as needed. Additional information about this incident if available, may be obtained through the local first responding agency/fire department.

The Red Cross in Oregon and Sw Washington (the Cascades Region) helps an average of three families affected by home fire disasters each day. The Red Cross advocates emergency preparedness and offers the installation of free smoke alarms in our community. Residents may call (503) 528-5783 or complete an online form at www.redcross.org/GetAnAlarm to schedule an appointment.