RSSTwo firefighters treated after Selah house fire
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SELAH, Wash. — Two firefighters from the U.S. Army’s Yakima Training Center were treated for minor injuries at a local hospital after a ceiling collapsed on them while fighting a house fire late last night, Selah Fire Chief Jerry Davis said this morning.
Both firefighters had been released from Yakima Valley Memorial Hospital as of 8:45 a.m., Davis said.
James Reddick, training center spokesman, said both firefighters were back at work this morning. One firefighter suffered a minor concussion while the other had a shoulder strain, Reddick said.
Their names were not released.
The fire occurred in a two-story house on North 12th Street about 10:30 p.m.
Davis said the fire was contained to the attic.
Firefighters had to break through the attic to get at the fire that is believed to have been burning for some time before crews were called.
The Training Center firefighters were working to open the ceiling when they were hurt.
The last units cleared the scene about 3:30 a.m. Selah firefighters were assisted on the fire from the Training Center, Gleed and Yakima fire departments.
Davis estimated damage to the house at from $125,000 to $150,000. The damage includes charred rafters, water damage and smoke damage.
A fire investigator is on the scene this morning. Davis said the fire was accidental and likely involved an electrical problem.
-- David Lester
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