Fire Damages Home In The Dalles

Fire severely damaged a home in The Dalles on Wednesday afternoon.  According to Mid-Columbia Fire and Rescue, crews responded to the fire in the 700 block of Hostetler Way at around 3 p.m. and arrived to see heavy smoke coming from the house and flames from one window.  Both the structure and contents of the house suffered heavy smoke and fire damage. MCFR investigators believe the fire started in a storage room, adding they were told about 30 minutes prior to their arrival an occupant had knocked over a gas can and some of the contents spilled out.  It is believed vapors accumulated and found an ignition source.  Dallesport Fire crews assisted MCFR at the scene.  The American Red Cross was providing assistance to the two adults and pets that occupied the home.  

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