Fire damages homeless encampment near Othello
Adams County Fire District 5 responded to a fire at a homeless encampment on private property outside Othello at around 5:15 p.m. Sunday. The fire scorched two recreational vehicles, 13 vehicles and several piles of trash and tires.
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Adams County Fire District 5 put out a fire at a homeless encampment outside Othello. During the blaze, there were propane tanks venting, containers of spilled oil and explosions were noted creating concern for firefighters' safety.
Adams County Fire District 5 responded to an RV blaze outside of Othello on Sunday. The firefighters struggled to bring water in because of the narrow and cluttered driveway.
OTHELLO — Around 5:19 p.m. Sunday, Adams County Fire District 5 responded to an RV fire at 2125 W. Cunningham Road, about a mile east of Othello. The fire damaged or destroyed two recreational vehicles, 13 vehicles and several piles of trash and tires. The site is the location of a large homeless encampment on private property.
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