Arson investigation opened in Walla Walla

By on Thursday, April 20th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

WALLA WALLA โ€“ The Walla Walla Police Department has opened an arson investigation after firefighters were dispatched at 12:29 a.m. to a residential structure fire at 107 Bush Street Thursday. City fire investigators determined the fire was intentionally set.

The initial reporting party advised that the fire was on the structureโ€™s exterior, and that home was under construction.

When firefighters arrived, they found light smoke and a small fire showing from the residenceโ€™s exterior. All occupants evacuated safely and there were no injuries to the occupants or firefighters reported.

Damage is estimated at $3,500.

The Walla Walla Fire Department responded, along with Walla Walla County Fire District No. 4 as part of a mutual-aid agreement.