LEWISTON – At approximately 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, the Lewiston Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1209 Grelle Ave. in the Lewiston Orchards.
According to the Lewiston Fire Department, first arriving crews found heavy fire conditions coming from the one-story home with the fire spreading to the neighboring home, vehicles and contents surrounding the structure.
Crews attacked the fire utilizing multiple handlines, Getting the fire under control in approximately 45 minutes. Crews remained on location for another 3 hours to overhaul the property, utilizing the assistance of a city backhoe.
The department responded with 3 structural engines, 2 ambulances, 2 chief officers, 2 fire inspectors, mutual aid from Clarkston Fire, Asotin County Fire and Wheatland Fire District.
The cause of the fire remains under in investigation. The home that was initially struck by the fire was reportedly a total loss. Total damages are estimated at $500,000. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.
