A Battle Ground family of five was displaced after an attic fire destroyed their manufactured home this morning.
Crews Clark County Fire District 3 responded to 14701 N.E. Axford Rd. just after 5:30 a.m. after the family noticed a fire in the ceiling, Capt. Larry Bauska said. The family got themselves out of the residence.
Arriving crews from smoke coming from the eaves and flames beginning to come out of the roof line, Bauska said.
Firefighters attacked the blaze with hoses, bringing the fire under control in about 35 minutes, he said.
Bauska said the structure was likely a total loss, but that the crew did a good job of saving the family’s contents by covering them up while they worked inside to pull ceiling.
No one was injured but Bauska said the family would be displaced by the fire.
The American Red Cross assisted the family, which consisted of two adults, three children and several pets. The organization provided the family with comfort kits, blankets and information about recovery services.
The fire affected two adults, three children and several pets. Red Cross provided comfort kits, blankets and information about recovery services.
The Red Cross said reminded residents of Oregon and Southwest Washington that it installs free smoke alarms. Residents can call 503-528-5783 to schedule an appointment.
