SHINE — East Jefferson Fire Rescue responded to two fire incidents involving travel trailers within a span of three days.
Both fires resulted in total losses of the trailers, but quick responses from East Jefferson Fire Rescue (EJFR) and mutual aid prevented additional damage. There were no serious injuries.
The first fire occurred at about 6:20 a.m. Friday in the 6500 block of Center Road in Chimacum. Fire crews arrived to find two travel trailers fully engulfed in flames. Crews protected a nearby home located just 25 feet away from the blaze.
The fire was contained within 15 minutes and fully extinguished by 8:20 a.m. One individual was treated for smoke inhalation and transported to a hospital, but no other injuries were reported.
A second fire occurred about 8 p.m. Sunday on Shine Road near state Highway 104. Fire crews initially responded to a vegetation fire in the area, but the situation quickly escalated as reports came in of two travel trailers fully engulfed in flames.
EJFR units already were engaged in other emergencies, prompting a request for assistance from the Poulsbo Fire Department. Additional support came from Port Ludlow, Quilcene, Chimacum and Port Townsend fire units, with a total of 17 on-duty firefighters responding. Poulsbo Engine 72 arrived to find the fire already well established.
The narrow driveway and unmaintained vegetation presented significant challenges for firefighting efforts. Despite those obstacles, crews protected an adjacent home that was also at risk.
The fire was contained by 8:45 p.m., and crews continued to work on extinguishing hot spots until about 11 p.m.
The trailers were unoccupied at the time. No injuries were reported.
The absence of nearby fire hydrants necessitated the deployment of EJFR’s volunteer corps, who manned the air/rehab unit and water tenders. Several off-duty firefighters also responded to support the effort.
The cause of both fires remain under investigation by the Jefferson County Fire Marshal’s Office.
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Reporting intern Christopher Urquia is a student at Peninsula College. He can be reached by email at christopher.urquia@peninsuladailynews.com.
