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Family escapes house fire in Washougal

Accidentally discarded cigarette is a likely cause

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A fire caused severe damage to the home at 2257 N. "O" St., in Washougal early Saturday morning. The family of five, sleeping when the fire broke out, escaped safely. Investigators believe the fire was caused by a carelessly discarded cigarette.

Officials believe a fire that occurred in Washougal on Saturday was caused by a discarded cigarette.

According to Camas-Washougal Fire Chief Nick Swinhart, a family of five, including three adults and two children, had all been sleeping when the fire initially broke out at 2257 N. “O” St.

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