Three people were displaced and a dog was moved to safety by Vancouver firefighters
Three people were displaced from two apartment units in a Saturday fire at the Regency Apartments in Vancouver.
At 5:12 p.m. Saturday (Jan. 9), the Vancouver Fire Department responded to the report of a fire at 11301 SE 10th St. in Vancouver. Firefighters responded and arrived at the three-story apartment building with a fire in the middle apartment. Some residents were alerted to danger from functional smoke detectors.
Initial crews found the fire was controlled by the building’s sprinkler system. Engine companies searched for fire extensions and found none. Once the building was deemed safe from fire their efforts turned to water mitigation and property preservation.
No one was injured. Vancouver Fire had nine suppression units on scene. The Vancouver Fire Marshal’s office was on scene to investigate.
Information provided by Vancouver Fire Department.
Also read:
- House Democrats advance $18B in tax hike proposals as session winds down
House Democrats in Washington advanced several tax hike proposals as the legislative session nears its end, aiming to address a major budget shortfall. - Republican budget leaders see showdown ahead as Senate Democrats approve trio of major tax increasesSenate Democrats in Washington have approved major tax increases, prompting Republican budget leaders to warn of a growing showdown ahead.
- Representatives from the 18th and 20th Legislative Districts to hold joint town hall on May 3
Lawmakers from the 18th and 20th Legislative Districts will host a joint town hall on May 3 at Battle Ground City Hall to review the legislative session and hear from residents. - Expect delays on northbound I-5 near Ridgefield through May 9Northbound I-5 travelers near Ridgefield should expect delays through May 9 as crews work on improvements at the Exit 14 off-ramp to support future development.
- Brandon Erickson announces candidacy for Clark County Charter Review CommissionBrandon Erickson has announced his candidacy for the Clark County Charter Review Commission, seeking Position 1 in District 2.
- Clark County Sheriff’s Office investigating a reported burglary that led to apparent suicideThe Clark County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a reported burglary in Vancouver that ended with the apparent suicide of Charles Gardiner, interim chief of the Cowlitz Tribal Public Safety Department.
- POLL: Why did voters reject all three tax proposals in the April 22 special election?Clark County voters rejected all three tax measures on the April 22 special election ballot, prompting questions about trust, affordability, and communication.
