An early-morning fire caused significant damage to a Washougal house Monday, officials said.
The fire was reported at 1:40 a.m. at 1290 Fairway Drive, east of Washougal High School, according to emergency dispatch logs.
The fire started on the back deck where the homeowner was using a plastic bucket to store cigarette butts, Camas-Washougal Deputy Fire Marshal Randy Miller said. The fire spread into the home’s kitchen and living room area and into the attic, he said.
Firefighters with Camas-Washougal and East County Fire & Rescue responded and quickly knocked down the fire he said.
Damage to the interior of the home is estimated to be somewhere between $75,000 and $100,000. Fire gutted the living room and kitchen area; the rest of the home was damaged by smoke and heat, Miller said. A neighbor’s home was also damaged by radiant heat.
