Vancouver Fire Responds To Commercial Structure Fire At Cedar Creek Cannabis (Photo) - 09/08/26

VANCOUVER, Wash. — September 8, 2026 — At approximately 11:13 a.m., Vancouver Fire responded to a commercial structure fire at Cedar Creek Cannabis, located at 5717 NE 121st Ave.

Vancouver Fire personnel, along with frontline personnel and apparatus from Clark County Fire District 3 responding on the second alarm, arrived to find a working fire with smoke showing from the building. A total of 43 VFD personnel responded to the incident.

Firefighters established two separate water supplies and initiated an interior attack from three sides of the building. Fire control was quickly obtained, with the fire brought under control within approximately 20 minutes of crews arriving on scene. Firefighters worked quickly and effectively to locate the source of the fire and extinguish it.

Commercial structure fires present significant challenges and hazards for firefighters due to building construction, unusual or complex layouts, high-powered electrical and mechanical equipment, and the potential presence of chemicals, gases, and other hazardous materials.

Cedar Creek Cannabis owner Mark Michaelson expressed the impact the fire will have on his business.

“This is devastating for our small business, especially in such a saturated market.”

No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported.

Vancouver Fire would like to thank the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) for providing traffic control, American Medical Response (AMR) for providing medical standby, and Clark County Fire District 3 for providing additional emergency response resources.Emergency incidents are always a team effort, and Vancouver Fire is proud of the unified partnerships we have with our neighboring agencies. The coordinated response between agencies helps ensure the safety of our community and our firefighters.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Vancouver Fire Department Responds To Residential Structure Fire On NE 35th Street (Photo) - 09/06/26

Vancouver Fire Department Responds to Residential Structure Fire on NE 35th Street

VANCOUVER, Wash. — September 6, 2026 — At approximately 7:32 p.m. Sunday, September 6, Vancouver Fire Department crews were dispatched to a report of a house fire at 15800 NE 35th Street in Vancouver, Washington.

Vancouver Fire responded with 9 apparatus and 25 firefighters. Upon arrival, firefighters found a well-involved fire in a two-story residence, with flames billowing from both the front and back of the home.

Firefighters immediately began an aggressive fire attack while simultaneously searching the residence for potential occupants. Crews were able to bring the fire under control in less than 35 minutes.

Firefighters searched the home and no one was found inside. No injuries were reported.

Vancouver Fire Department Fire Marshals are on scene conducting an investigation to determine the origin and cause of the fire.

Fire Safety Reminder

A working smoke alarm can provide the early warning needed to escape a house fire safely. Vancouver Fire Department reminds residents to:

• Make sure smoke alarms are installed on every level of your home, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas.
• Test smoke alarms regularly and replace batteries when needed.
• Create and practice a home fire escape plan with everyone in your household. Know two ways out of every room when possible.
• Get outside and stay outside if a fire occurs. Never go back inside a burning home.
• Call 911 immediately from a safe location if you discover a fire.

Vancouver Fire Responds To Structure Fire On NE 70th Street (Photo) - 09/04/26

Vancouver Fire Responds to Structure Fire on NE 70th Street

VANCOUVER, Wash. — September 4, 2026 — At approximately 2:27 p.m. today, Vancouver Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 5619 NE 70th St. in Vancouver, Washington.

Vancouver Fire responded with a total of 10 units and 28 suppression personnel. The fire was out upon crews’ arrival. Firefighters conducted a thorough investigation of the structure to ensure the fire had not extended into the attic or other concealed areas.

Vancouver Fire paramedics and American Medical Response (AMR) provided medical care at the scene to a citizen who sustained minor burns. The individual declined transportation to a hospital.

Clark County Fire District 6 assisted at the scene, responding with an engine and ladder truck.

The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office was also on scene to investigate the incident. The cause of the fire and any additional details related to the incident remain under investigation.

There were no reports of additional injuries.

Media Contact:

Captain Raymond Egan

raymond.egan@cityofvancouver.us

Cell 360-869-3914
Vancouver Fire Department
Vancouver, Washington

Quick Firefighter Response Brings Vancouver House Fire Under Control (Photo) - 08/29/26

VANCOUVER, Wash. — August 29, 2026 — Vancouver Fire Department firefighters responded Saturday afternoon to a residential structure fire in the area of NE 75th Street and NE 124th Avenue. Multiple callers to 911 reported seeing smoke and flames coming from the rear of the home. When the first Vancouver Fire engine arrived, crews found an active fire in one of the bedrooms on the backside of the home. Firefighters immediately deployed hose lines and began an offensive fire attack. Additional crews entered the home to search for occupants and assist with fire control. The house was vacant during the time of the fire.

Through a quick and coordinated response, firefighters knocked down the main body of the fire within minutes of arriving and completed searches of the residence. No injuries were reported. 

The total estimated cost of the damage is not yet known. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Vancouver Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Warehouse Fire (Photo) - 08/28/26

Vancouver, Wash. — August 28, 2026 — Just after 6:00 p.m. Friday, Vancouver Fire Department and Clark County Fire District 6 crews were dispatched to 7017 NE St. John’s Road for a reported large box or dumpster fire against a building.

First-arriving crews found significantly more than reported. Heavy fire was impinging on the building near a roll-up door, a large dumpster was fully involved, a grass fire was burning south of the building, and a railroad car behind the building was also on fire.

Due to the rapidly developing conditions and multiple areas requiring firefighting operations, command immediately requested a second alarm, bringing additional firefighters and equipment to the scene.

Crews quickly determined that the exterior fire had extended into the building and ignited furniture inventory inside the Furniture World SW warehouse. Fire Divisions were established to coordinate firefighting operations, address the multiple fire areas, and maintain firefighter accountability throughout the incident.

Fifty-six firefighters were utilized during the response, and crews brought the fires under control in approximately 40 minutes.

Furniture World employees reported that they became aware of the fire when the building's fire alarm activated. Employees evacuated safely.

The railroad car involved in the fire is owned by the Chelatchie Prairie Railroad, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization based in Yacolt, Washington. The train passenger car and wrecking crane was being stored on the property while plans were being made to restore it for future use.

Furniture World SW operates two locations in the local area. The fire occurred at its NE St. John’s Road location.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Clark County Fire Marshals Office.

Vancouver Fire Crews Quickly Extinguish Early-Morning House Fire (Photo) - 08/26/26

Vancouver, Wash. — Shortly before 5:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 26, Vancouver Fire Department crews responded to a reported house fire in the 2200 block of NE 102nd Avenue.

A total of eight Vancouver Fire Department units responded to the scene.

First-arriving crews reported that an attached garage was on fire, with heavy smoke coming from around doors and open windows throughout the home. Firefighters entered the heavily smoke-filled residence and discovered that the fire had extended from the garage into the home through the man door between the residence and the garage. 

Crews quickly contained the fire and extinguished it before it could spread further into the structure.

One resident was home at the time of the fire and reported being awakened by his dog. The resident was able to escape the home without injury. Two people and one dog have been displaced as a result of the fire.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives

Vancouver Fire Department cannot stress enough the importance of having working smoke alarms in every home. In this incident, the resident was fortunate to be alerted by a dog, but residents should never rely on a pet, their sense of smell, or the sound of a fire to wake them.

A fire can produce dangerous smoke and toxic gases very quickly, particularly while people are sleeping. A working smoke alarm provides an early warning that can give occupants the precious time they need to escape.

Vancouver Fire recommends that residents:

• Install smoke alarms inside every bedroom, outside each sleeping area, and on every level of the home.
• Test smoke alarms regularly by using the test button to make sure they are functioning properly.
• Replace smoke alarms according to the manufacturer's recommendations and immediately replace any alarm that does not function properly.
• Never disable or remove a smoke alarm because of nuisance alarms. If alarms are sounding unnecessarily, relocate them or use a model designed to reduce nuisance alarms.
• Keep smoke alarms accessible and make sure they are not covered, painted, or otherwise obstructed.
• Make sure everyone in the home can hear the alarms, including children, older adults, and anyone who may have difficulty hearing.
• Develop and practice a home escape plan. Know at least two ways out of every bedroom and establish a meeting place a safe distance from the home.
• Get outside and stay outside if a smoke alarm sounds or a fire is discovered. Never re-enter a burning or smoke-filled home.

Vancouver Fire Department also encourages residents to make sure their homes have properly functioning carbon monoxide alarms, which provide an important additional layer of protection.

For Vancouver residents who need assistance obtaining smoke alarms, Vancouver Fire Department has a limited supply of battery-powered smoke alarms available for qualifying residents and may be able to provide installation assistance at no charge. Residents can contact the Vancouver Fire Marshal's Office at 360-487-7260 for more information.

Remember: When a smoke alarm sounds, get out, stay out, and call 911.

Vancouver Fire Department Responds To Residential Structure Fire (Photo) - 08/15/26

VANCOUVER, Wash. — August 15, 2026 — Shortly after 2:30pm, Vancouver Fire Department crews responded today to a reported structure fire at a residence in the 16300 block of NE 99th Street after occupants reported smoke coming from an unknown location within the home. First-arriving firefighters determined that the fire was located in the basement. After confirming that all occupants had safely evacuated the residence, crews entered the structure and descended the basement stairs to locate and extinguish a fire in the laundry room. Basement fires can present additional hazards to firefighters because heat and smoke can travel up and out of the same stairwell that crews must use to access the basement. In this incident, firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it spread to the structural members of the home, limiting the extent of the damage. A total of four engines, two trucks, one squad, and two battalion chiefs responded to the incident. Eleven occupants have been displaced as a result of the fire. The American Red Cross is assisting the family with their immediate needs. The Vancouver Fire Department reminds residents that working smoke alarms save lives. Residents are encouraged to ensure smoke alarms are installed throughout their homes, tested regularly, and equipped with working batteries.