Vancouver House Fire (Photo) -05/17/25

On May 17th, 2025, at 9:12 p.m.  Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 4613 E. 18th St. #23.  The first fire unit arrived within 3 minutes of dispatch and found smoke coming from a two-story townhouse.   The fire was quickly knocked down within seven minutes of the first engine arriving and was called under control within 23 minutes.  Four fire engines, two ladder trucks, one squad and two battalion chiefs responded for a total of 26 personnel working on scene.  One person was transported to Peace Health Southwest by AMR. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Vancouver Fire Marshal's Office.  

Vancouver Restaurant Fire (Photo) -05/12/25

At 5:34 A.M. on May 12, 2025 Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire at Abhiruchi Indian Cuisine at 233 N.E. Chkalov Dr. in Vancouver.  The first arriving fire engine arrived four minutes after dispatch and reported flames coming from the structure, including through the roof.  The fire was contained within 12 minutes of arrival of the first engine company. Five fire engines, three ladder trucks, one squad and two battalion chiefs responded to the fire for a total of 34 personnel working on scene.  Mutual aid was provided by Camas Washougal Fire Department.  The building was unoccupied at the time and no injuries were reported.   The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Vancouver Fire Marshal's Office. 

Vehicle Crashes Into Vancouver Fire Station 6 During Emergency Response (Photo) -05/07/25

Vancouver, WA— On May 6, 2025, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Vancouver Fire Station 6 was struck by a vehicle while Engine 6 was out of quarters responding to a separate emergency incident.

 

The Vancouver Fire Department (VFD) and Vancouver Police Department (VPD) were dispatched to the scene. Four VFD units responded with nine personnel. Upon arrival, a single-occupant vehicle with a dog inside was found. The vehicle had veered off the roadway and crashed into the apparatus bay side of Fire Station 6. The vehicle came to rest entangled in a nearby electrified fence, which displayed warning signs indicating a 7,000-volt charge. Due to the potential electrical hazard, firefighters maintained a safe perimeter and verbally assessed the driver. The fence was later determined to be de-energized.

 

While no injuries were reported, including the dog in the picture, the event underscores the unpredictable nature of emergency service work, even within the walls of our fire stations.