Fire crews quickly contain residential structure fire in Vancouver

VANCOUVER – At approximately 12:35 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 8), the Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported residential structure fire at 10003 NE 142nd Avenue in Vancouver.

Initial 9-1-1 callers reported a “huge bloom of black smoke” and “flames above the house,” prompting a significant fire response. Vancouver Fire Department responded with eight firefighting units, while Clark County Fire District 3 dispatched one fire engine. In total, 24 firefighters responded to the incident.

The first fire department unit arrived on scene just four and a half minutes after dispatch and found an active fire coming from the rear of the residence.

Firefighters immediately began operations, quickly confirming that all occupants had safely evacuated the home. Crews then worked to extinguish the fire from both the exterior and interior of the structure.

Thanks to the rapid response and coordinated efforts of responding personnel, the fire was brought under control in just 17 minutes.

No injuries were reported.

The Clark County Fire Marshal’s Office responded to the scene and is investigating the cause and origin of the fire.

The Vancouver Fire Department would like to recognize the significant efforts of all responding personnel in bringing this incident under control quickly and safely.

Information provided by the Vancouver Fire Department.