Two homes and several vehicles were lost to a fire in Aberdeen on Friday Battalion Chief Troy Palmer said it was reported by a firefighter at 1:45 PM on June 5th. The Aberdeen Fire Department firefighter was driving the department ladder truck to a fueling depot on the Port Industrial Rd. when he noticed some black smoke in the area of the 1500 block of W. Market St. in Aberdeen. Upon investigation he discovered a large debris and trailer fire between two residences rapidly spreading to the homes and vehicles.

A 23 year old male resident was taken into custody for several counts of delivery of heroin. He also had a significant amount of methamphetamine in his possession as well as over $2000.00 cash when he was arrested.

A second adult male with numerous outstanding warrants was also taken into custody at the scene as he was found hiding in a closet.

Upon searching this subject, suspected methamphetamine and related paraphernalia was found in his pocket.

Both men were booked into jail.

Grays Harbor Undersheriff Brad Johansson just sent us an update on a fire in Oakville that occurred early this morning where an infant was critically injured. 

On 05-25-20 at approximately 1:23 AM the Sheriff’s Office responded to a structure fire on Gibson Creek.  Deputies arrived on scene and firefighters were putting out a fire that was burning a 20’ by 30’ shed that was being used as a residence by a married couple and their 8-month-old daughter.

The 8-month-old infant was sleeping in the shed when the fire was discovered.  The parents were in the main residence, located next to the shed when the fire started.  The father, a 44-year-old male, went into the burning structure to rescue his daughter.

The infant suffered burns and smoke inhalation and was airlifted to Harborview Medical Center in critical condition.  The father sustained less serious burns and was transported to the hospital where he was treated and released.

Sheriff’s Office fire investigators are on scene attempting to determine the cause and origin of the fire.  Johansson Says "Investigators have told me they have seen nothing suspicious about the fire at this point, in their investigation". We want to express our sympathy for this tragic event.