No injuries reported in vestibule fire

By on Friday, July 8th, 2022 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

WALLA WALLA – Firefighters believe the cause of a Thursday morning fire at an apartment complex was caused by a possible older light fixture in the vestibule entrance. Crews responded to the entrance of the Whitman Court Apartments at 7:38 a.m.

Walla Walla police assisted firefighters in going door to door evacuating residents as crews got to work extinguishing the fire.

The fire was contained to the vestibule entrance of the complex. No injuries to occupants or firefighters were reported. Damage is estimated at $5,000. The owner of the property is Blue Mountain Action Council.