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Two Fires Destroy Campers in Washington State

23.07.2026 00:15 1 min 2 sources

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Two Fires Destroy Campers in Washington State — Original source: South Whidbey Record

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Two separate fires in Washington State destroyed campers: one on North Whidbey and another near Soap Lake. No injuries were reported.

Two fires in Washington State have resulted in the destruction of campers.

Fire on North Whidbey Early Tuesday morning, a camper on North Whidbey was completely destroyed by fire. According to Assistant Fire Chief Ray Merrill, three fire engines arrived at the scene around 2:30 a.m. Access to the camper, located at the end of a long gravel road on Hunt Road, was difficult, but firefighters extinguished the blaze within 10 minutes of arrival. The sole occupant escaped unharmed. The fire also damaged several trees and a deck, but no other structures or vehicles were affected. The cause is under investigation.

Brush Fire Near Soap Lake In Grant County, a fast-spreading brush fire destroyed a travel trailer and blackened several acres. The fire started on June 4 at approximately 2:30 p.m. in a rural area near Soap Lake. Firefighters protected several structures and vehicles, but the trailer was completely destroyed. This is one of several fires local crews have faced in recent days.

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