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Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:47:59

Washougal Gunshots and Housefire

Shortly after 8 a.m. today, gunshots were reported at a Washougal house that was also burning down. Here's how the horrific events played out online ...

  1. Here's how it all began ...
  2. KPAM860
    KPAM 860@KPAM860
    BREAKING NEWS: #Washougal firefighters responding to house fire on "F" St.; unconfirmed reports of shots fired; SWAT team being called out
    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  3. aprilbaer
    April Baer@aprilbaer
    KFV's out the door to Washougal for reported fire & gunshots. I'm working the phones. Anyone in Washougal down at F Place?
    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  4. chadcarterpdx
    Chad Carter@chadcarterpdx
    BREAKING:Washougal Schools "Our schools are secured, parents are asked not to call or travel to the schools involved or to the bus barn."
    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  5. Photos from the scene started trickling in while the first fire still raged. Thanks, Amy and Rod, for sending your photos our way today!
  6. RT @thecolumbian: We have this photo from near the scene of this morning's fire in Washougal, courtesy of @AmyJSmith776. http://pic.twitter.com/ehEBJSHh
    Amy Smith@AmyJSmith776
    ·
    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  7. Another photo from the Washougal fire, also courtesy of Rod Walters. Latest news on the fire here: columbian.com/news/2011/dec/… http://pic.twitter.com/nIV5QcYn
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    ·
    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  8. This tweet sums up the community's tense feelings pretty well.
  9. AM1550KKOV
    AM1550KKOV@AM1550KKOV
    Shots fired, explosives going off - Washougal neighbors at F Place - say it sounded like a war zone. House on fire. Schools locked down.
    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  10. Reader and Washougal resident Jenny McCullough was nice enough to pass along some video and photos she took.
  11. Neighbors' footage of Washougal house fire (Dec. 7, 2011)
    columbianphoto
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    Wed, Dec 07 2011 10:30:34
  12. Another photo of the fire raging in Washougal, this one courtesy of Jenny McCullough. Our story: columbian.com/news/2011/dec/… http://pic.twitter.com/w9f09CRy
    The Columbian@thecolumbian
    ·
    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  13. Shortly before noon, another explosion rattled Washougal. It was believed to have been caused by an exploding propane tank.
  14. Another explosion at #Washougal home. twitpic.com/7pwzca
    Columbian Metrodesk@Col_cops
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    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  15. KATUNews
    KATU.com@KATUNews
    KATU reporter said he just saw a "huge fireball" at the scene of the #Washougal fire/shooting. k2ne.ws/v1qqUD
    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  16. KyleIboshi
    Kyle Iboshi@KyleIboshi
    Neighbors say man who's house is scene of fire-shooting in Washougal had lots of fireworks. Two neighbors say they heard fireworks going off
    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  17. As the morning wore on, we learned more about the man who tknocked on the door of the burning house, only to be met with gunfire.
  18. Columbian.com - Washougal standoff: Instinct to help becomes instinct to survive
    By Eric Florip Columbian Staff Reporter Bobby Bean didn't hesitate when he noticed flames coming from a house on F Place in Washougal on ...
    Columbian
  19. justanotherjen
    Jen Connelly@justanotherjen
    Just heard more gunfire, more smoke coming up. #washougal
    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  20. Jenny McCullough sent along another video, this from the second fire.
  21. Newest video: Neighbors' footage of Washougal house fire (Dec. 7, 2011)
    columbianphoto
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    Wed, Dec 07 2011 12:46:43
  22. Another neighbor took this photo of the scary scene.
  23. More black smoke billowing over the neighborhood from the fire 1 mile away. #washougal http://pic.twitter.com/9ZFwhsRt
    Jen Connelly@justanotherjen
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    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36
  24. This scary video started circulating shortly after the lunch-time hour.
  25. DisasterManSC
    Scott Clemetson@DisasterManSC
    Oh my... MT @KATUNews: Witness captures video of bullets coming from Washougal house. One whizzes by as he records. k2ne.ws/uiR5JW
    Wed, Dec 07 2011 17:31:36

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