Pullman brush fire damages two duplexes
May 23—A wind-aided brush fire damaged two duplexes on Pullman's College Hill, displacing a family of six, and three suffered from smoke inhalation.
Firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of NE Hillside Drive and NE Wheatland Drive at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, where a grass fire spurred by up to 25-mph winds headed west and threatened several structures, according to a media release. The first unit saw smoke and fire upon arrival and immediately called for a second alarm with more equipment and personnel.
Crews addressed the brush fire while other firefighters worked on smothering the duplex engorged in flames. Firefighters called for additional help, getting assistance from Whitman County Rural 12, 11 and 14, as well as Moscow City and other rural departments.
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