A fire broke out after several explosions in a Vancouver triplex last Saturday morning, leaving seven people homeless and one firefighter hospitalized. The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. at 3412 Northeast 53rd Street, with the Vancouver Fire Department and Clark County Fire District 6 responding, as reported by KOIN.
When firefighters arrived, they saw heavy black smoke and flames spreading to the attic of one unit. The fire stayed in that unit, filling the first floor and reaching the attic, but firefighters prevented serious damage to the other units, according to KPTV.
A fire in a Vancouver triplex prompted a second alarm, bringing extra support to contain the blaze, which mainly damaged the attic, as mentioned by KATU. Firefighters’ coordinated efforts prevented the fire from spreading to the other two units. Seven residents were displaced, and one firefighter was hospitalized but later released. Crews decontaminated their gear after the fire, and the Clark County Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause.
