Fruitvale Boulevard Fire Injures Two People

Two people were injured in a fire last night, Saturday, August 22nd, involving a double-wide manufactured home in the 2700 block of Fruitvale Boulevard. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response.) The Yakima Fire Department […]

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South 2nd Avenue Fire Displaces Eight People

Eight occupants are displaced from a duplex in the 1300 block of South 2nd Avenue following a fire today, Friday. The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) was called to the scene at 4:37 pm today. Crews arrived to find a duplex with the front unit completely involved in fire that included the attic of both units. […]

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YFD Offers Water Safety Resources, Tips

The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) offers a number of water safety resources and suggestions as community members head out to the water, whether it be a back yard pool or local rivers, lakes and streams. Some available resources include a life jacket loan program, funded and maintained by the Yakima Firefighters Association. Life jackets are […]

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Fireworks are Illegal in the City of Yakima

The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) reminds the community that per Yakima Municipal Code 10.15.015, it is illegal to store, sell, possess or discharge fireworks in the City of Yakima. “We encourage community members to celebrate safely this July 4th, and that includes not discharging fireworks in the City,” said Yakima Fire Chief Aaron Markham. “Each […]

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Fire Destroys Home on South 12th Avenue

Early this morning, Sunday, two people escaped unharmed from a fire that destroyed a house in the 1500 block of South 12th Avenue. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response.) The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) […]

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Fire Damages House on West Lincoln Avenue

Damage to a home in the 3900 block of West Lincoln Avenue is estimated at $50,000 following a fire this afternoon, Friday, June 26th. (It is the practice of the Yakima Fire Department to not release the specific address of a private home involved in a fire or other emergency response.) The Yakima Fire Department […]

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YFD Offers Safety Tips for Working From Home

More individuals are working from home due to COVID-19. May is National Electrical Safety Month. It provides a good reminder regarding electrical safety, particularly around the home. “Wherever you work, it’s always important to be safe,” said Yakima Fire Chief Aaron Markham. “That’s especially true now with more and more people working at home.” The […]

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