Vancouver Fire Responds To Apartment Fire (Photo)
- 09/13/25
Vancouver Fire Department and Fire District 6 responded to an apartment fire around 11:30am on September 13th. Neighbors stated they heard several explosions prior to one of the triplex units catching on fire at 3412 NE 53rd St in Vancouver. First arriving units found heavy black smoke pouring from the front and rear doors of the left side 2 story apartment. Crews described the first floor as having heavy fire conditions that extended into the attic via siding on the back side of the apartment. A second alarm was called by the Battalion Chief in command that brought an additional compliment of Engines, Squads and Trucks to the scene. Aggressive yet calculated fire attack ensured the other 2 apartment units were protected from fire extension. Seven people are displaced due to the extensive fire damage to the attic. The profession often comes with known risks that all firefighters accept. One of the pictures shows a standard practice of decontaminating our turnout gear to decrease contact with toxic smoke and substances encountered during fires. Unfortunately one firefighter was transported to a local hospital in a stable condition after firefighting efforts. The Clark County Fire Marshals office is heading up the investigation.
Vancouver Fire Responds To Apartment Fire (Photo)
- 09/13/25
Vancouver Fire Department and Fire District 6 responded to an apartment fire around 11:30am on September 13th. Neighbors stated they heard several explosions prior to one of the triplex units catching on fire at 3412 NE 53rd St in Vancouver. First arriving units found heavy black smoke pouring from the front and rear doors of the left side 2 story apartment. Crews described the first floor as having heavy fire conditions that extended into the attic via siding on the back side of the apartment. A second alarm was called by the Battalion Chief in command that brought an additional compliment of Engines, Squads and Trucks to the scene. Aggressive yet calculated fire attack ensured the other 2 apartment units were protected from fire extension. Seven people are displaced due to the extensive fire damage to the attic. The profession often comes with known risks that all firefighters accept. One of the pictures shows a standard practice of decontaminating our turnout gear to decrease contact with toxic smoke and substances encountered during fires. Unfortunately one firefighter was transported to a local hospital in a stable condition after firefighting efforts. The Clark County Fire Marshals office is heading up the investigation.
