Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue calls for service, July 13-20, 2026
Reporting period: 8 a.m. July 13 through 7:59 a.m. July 20, 2026
Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue responded to 73 calls during the seven-day reporting period. Medical emergencies accounted for 53 calls, or about 73% of the total. Thursday, July 16, was the busiest operational day, with 14 responses.
Notable Incidents
Vehicle fire on Interstate 84
Firefighters responded early Wednesday morning to a vehicle fire on Interstate 84 westbound near Milepost 74. CCCNews previously covered the incident.
Brush fire at Five Mile Road and Highway 197
Crews responded early Thursday morning to a brush fire at the intersection of Five Mile Road and Highway 197. The fire is under investigation after reports of fireworks igniting dry grass. CCCNews previously covered the incident.
Mutual-aid response to Hay Creek Complex
Firefighters provided mutual aid Thursday afternoon near Wilcox Lane and Helyer Road, where multiple wildfires continued burning in Gilliam County as part of the Hay Creek Complex. CCCNews previously covered the incident.
Multiple serious crashes
Firefighters responded to four serious motor vehicle crashes during the reporting period, including incidents on Interstate 84, Highway 197, Chenowith Loop Road and Terminal Avenue. See related CCCNews coverage where applicable.
Weekly summary
Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue responded to 73 calls during the seven-day reporting period. Medical emergencies accounted for 53 calls, or about 73% of the total. Thursday, July 16, was the busiest operational day, with 14 responses.
Call log
July 13
10:10 a.m. — Burn complaint — 700 block of Sunset Valley Drive
10:22 a.m. — Serious motor vehicle crash — Interstate 84 westbound near Milepost 71
10:37 a.m. — Medical call — 1200 block of West 10th Street
12:02 p.m. — Critical medical call — 2100 block of West Sixth Street
1:36 p.m. — Medical call — 1900 block of Montana Street
5:51 p.m. — Medical call — 800 block of West Eighth Street
July 14
6:02 a.m. — Brush fire — Interstate 84 eastbound near Milepost 82
3:09 p.m. — Public assist — 2400 block of East 18th Street
3:11 p.m. — Medical transport — 1700 block of East 19th Street
5 p.m. — Medical call — 1000 block of Lambert Street
5:04 p.m. — Medical call — 1200 block of West Sixth Street
5:24 p.m. — Medical call — 300 block of East 11th Street
6:03 p.m. — Medical call — Interstate 84 eastbound near Milepost 91
July 15
12:42 a.m. — Medical mutual-aid call — 300 block of Northeast Court Street
4:48 a.m. — Vehicle fire — Interstate 84 westbound near Milepost 74
5:02 a.m. — Medical call — 900 block of West Pomona Street
8:25 a.m. — Life Flight medical transport — 1700 block of East 19th Street
9:31 a.m. — Medical transport — 1700 block of East 19th Street
10:15 a.m. — Medical call — 1200 block of West Sixth Street
4:46 p.m. — Medical call — East 19th and Lewis streets
5:54 p.m. — Burn complaint — 1200 block of East 11th Street
8:55 p.m. — Medical call — 800 block of West Snipes Street
11:39 p.m. — Automatic fire alarm — 3100 block of North Old Dufur Road
July 16
2:32 a.m. — Brush fire — Five Mile Road and Highway 197
6:28 a.m. — Medical call — 500 block of Mount Hood Street
10:44 a.m. — Medical call — 1300 block of West Sixth Street
12:17 p.m. — Fire mutual aid — Wilcox Lane and Helyer Road
1:57 p.m. — Medical call — 3300 block of West 10th Street
4:13 p.m. — Brush fire — 1100 block of West Ninth Street
4:13 p.m. — Brush fire — West 10th Street and West Cherry Heights Road
4:39 p.m. — Medical call — 3300 block of West 10th Street
6:45 p.m. — Medical call — 500 block of Mount Hood Street
7:19 p.m. — Exterior smoke investigation — Interstate 84 westbound near Milepost 82
7:40 p.m. — Medical call — 400 block of West Second Street
9:02 p.m. — Serious medical call — 900 block of West Pomona Street
11:43 p.m. — Automatic fire alarm — 3300 block of East Columbia View Drive
July 17
6:29 a.m. — Medical call — 1200 block of West 10th Street
7:28 a.m. — Serious motor vehicle crash — Highway 197 near Milepost 1
7:53 a.m. — Medical mutual-aid call — 300 block of Wildcat Xing
9:31 a.m. — Medical call — 2800 block of West Eighth Street
10:50 a.m. — Medical call — 3300 block of East Columbia View Drive
11:38 a.m. — Public assist — 1100 block of East 11th Street
3:14 p.m. — Medical call — 2800 block of West Ninth Street
3:17 p.m. — Medical call — 900 block of Federal Street
6:32 p.m. — Medical call — 500 block of Mount Hood Street
11:37 p.m. — Medical call — 700 block of Veterans Drive
11:51 p.m. — Medical call — 700 block of Veterans Drive
July 18
12:39 a.m. — Serious medical call — 200 block of West Sixth Street
1:17 a.m. — Public assist — 900 block of Cherry Heights Road
5:24 a.m. — Exterior smoke investigation — Interstate 84 westbound near Milepost 77
10:10 a.m. — Medical call — 700 block of Veterans Drive
2:06 p.m. — Medical call — 900 block of Federal Street
3:42 p.m. — Medical transport — 1700 block of East 19th Street
4:45 p.m. — Medical call — 5400 block of Five Mile Road
5:34 p.m. — Medical call — 2300 block of Bridge Street
7:32 p.m. — Medical call — West Seventh and Myrtle streets
8:07 p.m. — Medical call — 500 block of East 13th Street
July 19
1:17 a.m. — Medical call — 2800 block of West Ninth Street
3:43 a.m. — Medical call — 700 block of Veterans Drive
5:42 a.m. — Serious motor vehicle crash — Chenowith Loop Road and West Sixth Street
7:45 a.m. — Medical call — 900 block of Federal Street
8:43 a.m. — Medical call — 1700 block of East 10th Street
10:22 a.m. — Serious motor vehicle crash — 200 block of Terminal Avenue
11:25 a.m. — Public assist — 2700 block of West Seventh Street
12:51 p.m. — Medical call — 700 block of Veterans Drive
4:23 p.m. — Medical call — 1200 block of West 10th Street
5:56 p.m. — Medical call — 1800 block of Liberty Way
6:36 p.m. — Medical call — 1200 block of West 10th Street
7:09 p.m. — Medical call — 2500 block of West Sixth Street
9:02 p.m. — Medical call — 1000 block of F Street
July 20
12:03 a.m. — Medical call — 1200 block of West 10th Street
1:41 a.m. — Medical call — 3300 block of East Columbia View Drive
1:44 a.m. — Medical call — 6800 block of Mill Creek Road
Editor's note: CCCNews generalizes residential addresses to protect the privacy of residents while keeping the community informed about emergency response activity. Locations, call types and other details are based on information available at the time of dispatch and may change as emergency personnel gather additional information during evolving emergency situations.
Source: Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue weekly run report | Prepared for CCCNews.
Weekly Takeaway
Medical responses accounted for about 73% of all calls.
Thursday, July 16, was the busiest operational day, with 14 responses.
Firefighters responded to nine fire-related incidents, including four brush fires and one vehicle fire.
