Fireworks To Blame For Several Fires In Grays Harbor

Wednesday, July 5, 2023 at 11:38 AM

The first call came around 1am to a house fire in Westport.

Several fires in Grays Harbor yesterday were blamed on fireworks. The first call came around 1am to a house fire in Westport. Crews say the fire was in a detached garage and that everyone inside the home, including pets, made it out safely. It took firefighters around 15 minutes to extinguish the flames and although an investigation is still underway, officials on scene say it was likely improper firework disposal that started the fire. Later in the day Aberdeen fire responded to a brush fire in South Aberdeen after fireworks were set off in some tall grass. No one was hurt in either incident.

More from LOCAL NEWS with ERIC SHARP

APD Details Concealed License Changes Starting January 1

Washington state will require a firearms education class before a CPL can be issued.
Pacific County Emergency Management Recommends Surveying Flood Damage

Pacific County Emergency Management says the rain is finally letting up, stream levels are dropping, and it’s time to start figuring out what got damaged.
Officials Downgrade Lake Sylvia Dam Alert

Crews have lowered water levels by about a foot and are clearing debris while working with state and local agencies.
Grays Harbor County Declares Emergency Amid Widespread Flooding and Landslides

Multiple areas have already experienced flooding, blocked culverts, and road closures, creating hazardous conditions for residents and emergency crews.
Lake Sylvia State Park Dam Being Monitored

State Parks says people living along Sylvia Creek should be ready to move quickly if flooding worsens and stay off any trails leading toward the lake.

On Air Now

Now Playing

Fireworks To Blame For Several Fires In Grays Harbor

Share

More from LOCAL NEWS with ERIC SHARP