Clark Co. Fire Dist. 6 - 06/19/25 2:36 AM
HAZEL DELL, WA — A fast-moving blaze ripped through an apartment complex in Hazel Dell early Thursday morning, seriously injuring one resident and displacing at least 12 units of the Ridgecrest Apartments on NE 104th Street.
The fire was called in at 12:30 a.m.,and triggered a massive response of all rigs from Clark County Fire District 6, as well as assistance from numerous engines from Vancouver Fire, and Clark Cowlitz Fire and Rescue.
Witnesses report hearing a person screaming, followed by a series of explosions. When we arrived part of the apartment complex was already fully engulfed and residents were trying to evacuate. A third alarm was called within minutes of our arrival.
So far, one person was transported to Emanual hospital with second degree burns. A second injured resident declined treatment. Firefighters are still in the process of searching for anyone still in the two-story complex. In all, 14 firefighting apparatus fought the blaze, plus two additional Battalion Chiefs and a number of support personell.
The Red Cross has been called to provide temporary lodging for displaced residents. The Clark County Fire Marshal is on scene to determine the cause of the blaze.
UPDATE: 3 Alarm Fire Turns to a Fatal Fire
Clark Co. Fire Dist. 6 - 06/19/25 6:51 AM
A sad update to this morning's three-alarm apartment fire in Hazel Dell. While searching through the debris of the Ridgecrest Apartments on NE 104th Street investigators discovered a body. The identity of the deceased has not been released, nor has the cause of the blaze. The Clark County Fire Marshal's Office is responsible for releasing that information. Clark County Fire District 6 will not have any further updates today.
