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Heard on: Grant WA Fire Dispatch Group Calls · 1/15/2026 08:33 PM
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Ephrata Fire Department, structure fire (number withheld) Cottage Street Southeast, (number withheld) .
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Back to radio fire page received.
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Fire crews respond to smoldering item near Cottage St

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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters in Ephrata responded to a possible structure fire near Cottage Street Southeast. The incident was initially reported as a garage fire at a residence, but responders found that only a tool bag was smoldering. The situation was quickly contained, and additional responding units were canceled.

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Cottage St SE, Ephrata, WA 98823
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