Four people died in an apartment fire near the Idaho border this morning.
The Pullman and Moscow fire departments responded to the fire at 1172 S. Columbia Avenue at 7:30 a.m. this morning. All of the victims were from the first floor apartment. Two victims were pronounced dead at the scene. Two other victims were taken to Pullman Medical Center where they were later prnounced dead.
No other residents in the apartment building suffered injuries.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation. A gasoline canister was found near the door of the apartment.
“We are investigating whether the fire was intentional or accidental,” said Whitman Country Proescutor Paula T. Doe. “The presence of a gasoline canister has raised concerns.”
Police have made no further comments on the fire.
“We have opened an initial investigation into this fire,” said Pullman Police Detective William Miles. “At this point, we cannot comment furtehr. We will hold a press conference at 4:00 p.m. today to provide more details.”
The house has extensive smoke, fire and water damage. Fire officials said the fire destroyed more than $1 million in property.
The Whitman County Sheriff’s Office is offering up to a $10,000 reward as part of their CrimeStoppers Program for any details about this fire. Anyone with information about this incident should contact law enforecement.
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