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On February 24, 2021 at 11 am, Vancouver Fire Department along with Clark County Fire District 6 responded to a report of a structure fire at 7716 NE 105th Ct. Three engines and a ladder truck responded to the scene. Upon their arrival, the crews noticed dark smoke showing from the front door of a two-story residence. After ensuring everyone was out of the house, Crews pulled multiple fire hoses into the residence to extinguish the fire which was contained to a laundry room.
The fire was under control in approximately 20 minutes and red cross was called to help with 12 people displaced from the transitional housing.
The Fire is currently under investigation by the Vancouver Fire Marshals Office.