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Shop Fire In Kelso (Photo) -06/08/25

Kelso, Wa – Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue, Longview Fire Department, and Cowlitz County Fire Districts 5 and 6 (Kalama and Castle Rock) responded to a shop fire in the 1700 block of Holcomb Rd. Saturday evening at 5:40. Fire crews arrived and reported the shop seventy-five percent involved in fire with multiple exposures (other structures and vehicles) at risk of catching fire.  Battalion Chief Dan Cothren requested a second alarm for more resources to protect the exposures and to extinguish the fire.  Three fire engines, fire water tenders, a medic unit, and three chief officers responded to the fire.  Cowlitz County sheriff deputies also responded for traffic control. 

The building is considered a total loss, according to fire officials.  Efforts from firefighters prevented the fire from spreading to nearby homes and vehicles.  The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it is believed to be accidental.  No injuries were reported. 

Attached Media Files: HolcombRd1.jpg, HolcombRd2.jpg,

Fire In Kelso Mall -06/01/25

Kelso, Wa- Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a Fire Alarm at 351 Three Rivers Dr. Suite 256 (Kelso Mall) Sunday evening at 5:47. Fire crews were dispatched when the fire alarm and sprinkler system were activated by smoke in one of the mall units. Crews arrived and initially found no signs of smoke or fire.  After searching the structure, firefighters were able to locate the fire in a business as smoke spread into the north end of the mall.  The alarm was upgraded from a fire alarm to a commercial fire and additional fire units were dispatched.  
After extinguishing the fire using a hose line, fire crews checked that the fire had not spread into the walls or to other areas; the fire is under investigation. The Kelso Library was adjacent to the fire unit. Fire crews conducted salvage operations to minimize water damage to the library books and property. No injuries were reported.
Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded with two fire engines, one ladder truck, one medic unit and two chief officers.  Cowlitz County Fire District #5 responded to assist with a fire engine.  
Battalion Chief Matt Beaulaurier notes, β€œThe commercial sprinklers activated as they were supposed to and suppressed the fire long enough until we arrived which prevented further damage to the property, they did their job.”
Fire sprinkler system concepts date back to the early 1800s where they were used in theatres The concept has evolved, but remains very similar and continues to be a vital safeguard in commercial structures and in some residential homes.

Morning House Fire In Kelso, Wa -05/26/25

Kelso, WA – Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue responded to a house fire in the 800 block of North 1st Ave Monday morning at 9:15.  Arriving firefighters reported heavy smoke and flames coming from the back of the single-story home and attacked the fire knocking it down within ten minutes.  All occupants of the home, two adult females, were able to evacuate and will be assisted by the American Red Cross for shelter and other needs.    Resources from Cowlitz County Fire District 5 (Kalama) were also dispatched but were later canceled as they were not needed.  Three fire engines, a ladder truck, a medic unit, and a Chief Officer responded to the fire.  The fire was completely extinguished at 9:06.  Fire officials stated the cause of the fire was accidental.  No injuries were reported.