An investigation continues today, Monday, December 2nd, into a fire that caused $1 million in damages early Sunday morning, December 1st, in the 100 block of South 3rd Avenue. Yakima Fire Department (YFD) investigators are today working with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to determine if video footage is available of […]
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YFD Offers Electrical Safety Tips
In the wake of a fire yesterday, Sunday, that displaced a family and caused an estimated $30,000 in damages, the Yakima Fire Department (YFD) is reminding residents about the following electrical safety tips: Never plug a space heater into an extension cord because space heaters are designed to be energized by wall mounted receptacles. Always […]
YFD Offers Safety Tips for Thanksgiving Cooking
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) wishes all a safe and happy Thanksgiving next Thursday, November 28th. To help ensure a safe Thanksgiving when preparing the holiday meal, Yakima Fire Chief Aaron Markham encourages Yakima residents to follow some basic safety tips. “Home cooking fires happen most often on Thanksgiving Day,” said Markham. “Cooking equipment is […]
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YFD Responds to Fire on Alder Street
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to a house fire yesterday, Tuesday, November 12th, that claimed the life of a Yakima resident. The fire was reported at 4:13 pm yesterday afternoon in the 1300 block of Alder Street. Firefighters arrived to find fire and heavy smoke throughout the interior of the home. Crews found a […]
“Fall Back,” a Reminder to Check Smoke Alarms
Daylight Saving Time will officially end at 2:00 am on Sunday, November 3rd. Clocks are set back one hour and many people set their clocks to “fall back” before they go to bed the night before, in this case Saturday, November 2nd. When you change your clocks, the Yakima Fire Department (YFD) suggests also testing […]
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YFD Responds to Duplex Fire on South 9th Avenue
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to a fire early this morning, Tuesday, October 29th, involving a duplex in the 700 block of South 9th Avenue. The fire was reported at 2:19 am this morning. Firefighters arrived to find fire coming from the front and side windows of one of the units. The Yakima Police […]
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YFD Responds to Wilson Lane Structure Fire
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to a fire last night, Wednesday, October 9th, in the 800 block of Wilson Lane. YFD responded to the call at 7:20 pm last night when a neighbor reported seeing flames from the roof of a house. Firefighters arrived and worked quickly to extinguish the fire and contain the […]
Fire Prevention Week Begins October 6th
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) is partnering with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to promote National Fire Prevention Week, which begins Sunday, October 6th. This year’s campaign is themed, “Not Every Hero Wears a Cape. Plan and Practice Your Escape!” In 2018, YFD responded to 118 structure fires – on average more than two […]
YFD Responds to Fires on North 84th Avenue, Browne Avenue
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to two structure fires in a span of about six hours yesterday, Sunday, September 29th. One of the fires yesterday, reported at 5:06 pm, involved a garage in the 200 block of North 84th Avenue. A paramedic unit treated the homeowner for smoke inhalation and minor burns. He was […]
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YFD Responds to Apple Bin Fire on North Gordon Road
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews responded to a fire this morning, Thursday, September 26th, in the 1400 block of North Gordon Road. YFD responded to the call at 4:30 am this morning and found a large stack of apple bins on fire next to a fruit warehouse. YFD crews quickly applied water to prevent the […]
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