Two units of a triplex in the 800 block of South 53rd Avenue are considered a total loss following a fire early Friday morning, April 30th.
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) was called to the scene at 12:57 am Friday morning and found the northern-most and middle units fully involved in fire. The structures’ attached garages were on fire as well. » Read more
The estimated dollar loss is $100,000 following a structure fire early this morning, Tuesday, April 6th, involving a commercial building in the 100 block of North 5th Avenue.
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters evacuated an occupant who was sleeping in a second floor apartment of the building. There were no injuries.
YFD was called to the scene at 12:28 am this morning after a dumpster fire in the area was reported. » Read more
The Union Gap Police Department provided the following news release on Thursday, April 1st, regarding the structure fire on Sunday, March 28th –
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The Union Gap Police Dept. previously issued this news release Monday night, March 29th, about the fire – Fire Investigation – Union Gap Police Dept. News Release | Yakima Fire Department
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Six people are being assisted by the Red Cross today, Wednesday, March 31st, after a fire in the 800 block of South 16th Avenue displaced them. All occupants of the two-story home were able to escape, with one person requiring medical treatment for burns.
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) firefighters were called to the scene at 2:34 pm today. » Read more
A triplex under construction in the 1100 block of Willow Street sustained damages estimated at $50,000 following a fire Wednesday morning, March 31st.
The Yakima Fire Department (YFD) was called to the scene at 7:41 am today, Wednesday, and found an exterior fire that had moved into the interior of the single-story structure.
No injuries were reported. » Read more
On Monday, March 29th, the Union Gap Police Department reported two unidentified bodies were found at the scene of a structure fire in the 2200 block of South 5th Avenue in Union Gap.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Anyone with information regarding the fire is asked to call the Union Gap Police Department at 249-9251. » Read more
The Union Gap Police Department provided the following news release Monday night, March 29th, regarding the structure fire on Sunday, March 28th –
Daylight saving time will officially begin at 2:00 am on Sunday, March 14th. Clocks are set ahead one hour and many people set their clocks to “spring forward” before they go to bed the night before, in this case Saturday, March 13th.
When you change your clocks, the Yakima Fire Department and the National Safety Council suggest also taking the opportunity to conduct safety checks around your home. » Read more
Damages are estimated at $400,000 from a commercial structure fire last night, Monday, at 3910 Summitview Avenue.
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews were called to the scene at about 9:00 pm Monday and found smoke coming from the roof of a 2-story commercial building. Firefighters worked quickly to extinguish the fire and check for extension in the attic and adjacent businesses. » Read more
Yakima Fire Department (YFD) crews were called to the 900 block of North 9th Street early this morning, Sunday, February 14th, for a structure fire. (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)
YFD was called to the scene at 2:41 am today. » Read more