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At approximately 1230 AM late Friday night the Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to a structure fire at the 2900 block of E 16th street in the Harney Heights neighborhood. The first fire engine arrived within 2 ½ minutes to a 4-plex and found heavy fire coming from the front and back of a 2nd story apartment. A second alarm was requested which sent a total of 25 firefighters to the blaze including an engine company from Clark County Fire Dist 6.
Firefighters on the second floor reported heavy attic involvement and requested additional hose lines and manpower to assist in extinguishing the fire. The fire was brought under control within 30 minutes. 4 families are displaced and red cross has been contacted to assist them. The Vancouver Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire as firefighters continue to operate on scene.