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Vancouver, WA – July 25, 2024 – At 8:10 a.m. this morning, the Vancouver Fire Department responded to a report of a gunshot in the area of the 4300 block of Plomondon St. Four Vancouver Fire units, comprising a total of eight personnel, were dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, it was confirmed that two individuals had died on the scene.
The Vancouver Police Department is conducting an active investigation into this incident. For further information, please get in touch with Kim Kapp at 360-772-2364.
Kevin Hart, Engineer/PIO
Vancouver Fire Department
503-799-1640
Just before 10pm on July 8th, 911 was called for a house fire at 1405 Grand Place in Vancouver. A Vancouver Fire Engine arrived within a couple minutes to find a working fire on the back side of the 3 story residence. A bystander had already alerted the residents and told them to evacuate. Fire personnel quickly applied water to the exterior of the building to stop the rapid progression of fire spread. This was followed by an aggressive interior fire attack and search that thankfully revealed everyone got out safely. In all, 30 members of the Vancouver Fire Department and neighboring Fire District 6 were able to control the fire on the large house within 30 minutes. The 3 residents received assistance from the Red Cross. Vancouver Fire Marshals are investigating the cause.
On the morning of July 5th, 2024 at 08:11 Vancouver Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the Fishers Mill neighborhood at 4415 S.E. 169 Court. The first arriving fire unit arrived within seven minutes of dispatch to find a single-story house with flames showing from the exterior of the house. The house was reported to be unoccupied at the time. No injuries were reported. In all, four engines, two ladder trucks, one squad and two battalion chiefs with a total of 24 fire personal responded to the scene. Camas-Washougal Fire Département provided mutual aid with one engine company. Vancouver Fire Marshals office is investigating the cause of the fire.