Around 4:40 a.m. on February 6, Longview-area emergency services responded to a structure fire in the 5400 block of Oriole Drive in West Longview. Cowlitz 911 received the call and dispatch alerted Longview Fire Department crews to the scene, where flames were observed coming from the attached garage of a small single-family residence. Firefighters deployed hose lines and prioritized protecting the home’s main living area.

Fire crews successfully knocked the blaze down in roughly ten minutes. While the garage sustained damage, the fire did not extend into the primary living quarters. Some light smoke did infiltrate the home, but no injuries were reported among occupants or responders.

At the time of the report, Longview Fire crews remained on scene continuing to investigate the cause of the fire and working with the homeowner to assess damage and next steps.

Why this matters
• Rapid response and effective fire suppression prevented damage to the majority of the home and avoided injury.
• The incident reinforces the importance of working smoke alarms and clear access for firefighting systems in residential neighborhoods across Cowlitz County.
• Coverage of local fire events supports community awareness and preparedness, encouraging residents to understand how quickly a garage-based fire can develop and spread under certain conditions.

Sources
KLOG Classic Hits 100.7 reported on the incident in a post titled, “West Longview Structure Fire—Classic Hits 100.7 KLOG News”, which detailed the early-morning fire, arrival of crews, rapid knockdown, and lack of injuries. According to that report, flames were contained in approximately ten minutes and fire crews remained on scene investigating and assisting the homeowner, with the living area spared and only light smoke intrusion noted. KLOG report.