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Latest Fire Update
our City of Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews are currently working hard to contain and extinguish a significant 3-acre fire on the Yakima Greenway. The Greenway is closed from the N 6th Ave entrance to the N 16th Ave entrance. The fire was called into 911 at approximately 12:14 AM. Your City of Yakima Firefighters […]
Message From The Chiefs
Car Seat Program
Get peace of mind knowing your child’s car seat is installed correctly and safely. Our Car Seat Check helps parents and caregivers make sure the seat is properly installed, fits your child appropriately, and meets current safety recommendations. link: Car Seat Program | Yakima Fire Department […]
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 […]
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 […]
Fire Causes Estimated $200,000 in Damages
Damage to a house and property in the 6600 block of North Glacier Court is estimated at $200,000 following a fire early this morning, Sunday, July 12th. (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 […]
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 […]
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) […]