Vancouver Firefighters battled another structure fire Saturday evening with the help of Clark County Fire District 6. A total of 5 fire engines, 1 ladder truck, and 3 battalion chiefs were sent to 2120 E 8th st after the homeowner called 911 when a fire started inside the kitchen of his home. Crews arrived to find heavy fire and smoke showing from the 2 story house and immediately pulled a hose line to keep the fire from spreading as it was rapidly growing inside. Once additional fire crews arrived, they were able to get the fires progress stopped by an aggressive interior fire attack and had the fire under control in less than 20 minutes from the time of dispatch. Unfortunately 1 cat died during the fire after not being able to escape. 1 resident was treated on scene for smoke inhalation, but was not transported. 3 people are displaced, and are being assisted by the Red Cross. Vancouver Firefighters would like to remind residents of a couple important safety messages, use caution when cooking, have an extinguisher readily available in the event of a fire, and never reenter a burning structure for pets or personal belongings.  

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