Explosions Lead To House Fire In Vancouver (Photo)
- 10/23/25
Vancouver Fire responded to a structure fire at 10008 NE 53rd Ave just after 8 am this morning, October 23rd. Several callers stated they heard explosions followed by large amounts of black smoke and flames. First arriving crews found heavy fire involvement in the garage and rooms above it as well as 2 vehicles parked in the driveway. Firefighters began extinguishing the wall of flames from the exterior prior to moving inside to search the 2 story home and continue fire suppression. Two residents were displaced following the tragic event. Fortunately, no human or pet lives were lost or injured. Six Vancouver Fire companies were also assisted by Fire District 6. Clark Country Fire Marshals are investigating the cause.
Explosions Lead To House Fire In Vancouver (Photo)
- 10/23/25
Vancouver Fire responded to a structure fire at 10008 NE 53rd Ave just after 8 am this morning, October 23rd. Several callers stated they heard explosions followed by large amounts of black smoke and flames. First arriving crews found heavy fire involvement in the garage and rooms above it as well as 2 vehicles parked in the driveway. Firefighters began extinguishing the wall of flames from the exterior prior to moving inside to search the 2 story home and continue fire suppression. Two residents were displaced following the tragic event. Fortunately, no human or pet lives were lost or injured. Six Vancouver Fire companies were also assisted by Fire District 6. Clark Country Fire Marshals are investigating the cause.
Small Fire On The Roof Of A Building In Vancouver
- 10/20/25
The Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to a fire alarm at 4808 NW Fruit Valley Rd in Vancouver just before 0500 AM this morning. This incident was upgraded to a full commercial structure response after an someone called 911 stating there might be a small fire on the roof of the building. First arriving crews made access to the roof and found a small fire that was mostly extinguished. Firefighters used chain saws to cut away roofing material to ensure the fire was extinguished. Most of the units were cleared without assignment. No injuries were reported. The business remains open and in full operation. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office. No pictures or videos are available at this time.
Small Fire On The Roof Of A Building In Vancouver
- 10/20/25
The Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to a fire alarm at 4808 NW Fruit Valley Rd in Vancouver just before 0500 AM this morning. This incident was upgraded to a full commercial structure response after an someone called 911 stating there might be a small fire on the roof of the building. First arriving crews made access to the roof and found a small fire that was mostly extinguished. Firefighters used chain saws to cut away roofing material to ensure the fire was extinguished. Most of the units were cleared without assignment. No injuries were reported. The business remains open and in full operation. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Vancouver Fire Marshal’s Office. No pictures or videos are available at this time.
Main Street Gas Leak
- 10/14/25
On Tuesday, October 14th, at 8:53 a.m., the Vancouver Fire Department responded to reports of a gas line leak at the intersection of Main Street and East 7th Street. Upon arrival, crews from the Vancouver Fire Department shut down the entire block and evacuated twenty-one individuals from seven nearby occupancies. The Vancouver Fire Department worked in coordination with NW Natural and Clark Public Utilities to locate and secure the gas line. Once the gas leak was secured, the block was reopened to public traffic approximately one hour later. Eleven firefighters responded, and no injuries were reported.
Main Street Gas Leak
- 10/14/25
On Tuesday, October 14th, at 8:53 a.m., the Vancouver Fire Department responded to reports of a gas line leak at the intersection of Main Street and East 7th Street. Upon arrival, crews from the Vancouver Fire Department shut down the entire block and evacuated twenty-one individuals from seven nearby occupancies. The Vancouver Fire Department worked in coordination with NW Natural and Clark Public Utilities to locate and secure the gas line. Once the gas leak was secured, the block was reopened to public traffic approximately one hour later. Eleven firefighters responded, and no injuries were reported.
Norris Road Fire
- 10/14/25
On Monday, October 13, at 9:23 a.m., the Vancouver Fire Department responded to reports of activated fire alarms and sprinklers at Fourth Plain Commons, located at 2200 Norris Road.
Nineteen fire units with a total of 41 firefighters responded to the incident. After arriving, crews discovered that a fire had occurred in a second-floor unit. The building’s sprinkler system had activated and helped control the fire before firefighters arrived. Crews quickly brought the fire under full control and contained it to one apartment.
Residents from four apartments on the second floor were displaced as a result of the incident. The American Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance to those affected. No injuries were reported.
Norris Road Fire
- 10/14/25
On Monday, October 13, at 9:23 a.m., the Vancouver Fire Department responded to reports of activated fire alarms and sprinklers at Fourth Plain Commons, located at 2200 Norris Road.
Nineteen fire units with a total of 41 firefighters responded to the incident. After arriving, crews discovered that a fire had occurred in a second-floor unit. The building’s sprinkler system had activated and helped control the fire before firefighters arrived. Crews quickly brought the fire under full control and contained it to one apartment.
Residents from four apartments on the second floor were displaced as a result of the incident. The American Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance to those affected. No injuries were reported.
Metal Scrap Fire At Vancouver Port (Photo)
- 10/08/25
At approximately 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, the Vancouver Fire Department responded to reports of smoke near the Port of Vancouver. The first crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a large pile of scrap metal at 900 Port Way.
More than 40 firefighters from the Vancouver Fire Department, including several crews from Clark County Fire District 6, worked through the night and into Wednesday morning to contain the fire. Firefighters deployed large water streams from both ground and aerial positions to combat the fire.
As of this morning, approximately 20 firefighters remain on scene to continue suppression efforts. Fire crews are working closely with Pacific Coast Shredding personnel to pull the metal scrap pile apart, allowing better access to the deep-seated fire.
No injuries have been reported.
Due to the complex nature of the incident and the size of the metal pile, crews are expected to remain on scene for an extended period to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.
Captain Joe Hudson – Paramedic – Public Information Officer – Honor Guard
CITY OF VANCOUVER, WA
Vancouver Fire Department St 4 – Suppression
Tel: 360-487-7304 I www.cityofvancouver.us
E-Mail: Joseph.hudson@cityofvancouver.us
UPDATE: Most of the crews have cleared this scene and the fire is mostly under control. This was earlier than originally anticipated.
Metal Scrap Fire At Vancouver Port (Photo)
- 10/08/25
At approximately 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, October 8, the Vancouver Fire Department responded to reports of smoke near the Port of Vancouver. The first crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from a large pile of scrap metal at 900 Port Way.
More than 40 firefighters from the Vancouver Fire Department, including several crews from Clark County Fire District 6, worked through the night and into Wednesday morning to contain the fire. Firefighters deployed large water streams from both ground and aerial positions to combat the fire.
As of this morning, approximately 20 firefighters remain on scene to continue suppression efforts. Fire crews are working closely with Pacific Coast Shredding personnel to pull the metal scrap pile apart, allowing better access to the deep-seated fire.
No injuries have been reported.
Due to the complex nature of the incident and the size of the metal pile, crews are expected to remain on scene for an extended period to ensure the fire is fully extinguished.
Captain Joe Hudson – Paramedic – Public Information Officer – Honor Guard
CITY OF VANCOUVER, WA
Vancouver Fire Department St 4 – Suppression
Tel: 360-487-7304 I www.cityofvancouver.us
E-Mail: Joseph.hudson@cityofvancouver.us
UPDATE: Most of the crews have cleared this scene and the fire is mostly under control. This was earlier than originally anticipated.
Main Street Gas Leak
- 10/06/25
At approximately 3:48 p.m. on October 6, the Vancouver Fire Department responded to reports of a gas line leak at the intersection of Main Street and East 7th Street. Upon arrival, crews from the Vancouver Fire Department shut down the entire block and evacuated 25 individuals from five nearby occupancies. The Vancouver Fire Department worked in coordination with NW Natural and Clark Public Utilities to locate and secure the gas line. Once the gas leak was secure, the block was reopened to public traffic approximately one hour later. 11 firefighters responded and no injuries were reported.
Main Street Gas Leak
- 10/06/25
At approximately 3:48 p.m. on October 6, the Vancouver Fire Department responded to reports of a gas line leak at the intersection of Main Street and East 7th Street. Upon arrival, crews from the Vancouver Fire Department shut down the entire block and evacuated 25 individuals from five nearby occupancies. The Vancouver Fire Department worked in coordination with NW Natural and Clark Public Utilities to locate and secure the gas line. Once the gas leak was secure, the block was reopened to public traffic approximately one hour later. 11 firefighters responded and no injuries were reported.
