QUICK SUMMARY
Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) responded to multiple incidents from June 30 to July 5, 2025, including a fatal car accident and a river rescue. Firefighters battled a church fire and managed several medical emergencies and vehicle collisions across Auburn and surrounding areas.
Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) responded to a series of emergencies from June 30 to July 5, 2025, including a fatal car accident and a river rescue. On June 30, firefighters tackled a church fire in unincorporated King County, where the building was heavily damaged by flames. Later that day, a two-car collision in Auburn led to one driver being pronounced dead, while the other sustained minor injuries. On July 1, VRFA teams successfully rescued two individuals stranded on the Green River after losing their kayak. Medical emergencies included an adult female treated on July 2 and a scooter accident on July 3, where the rider suffered a broken wrist. The Fourth of July saw a serious two-vehicle head-on collision, with one patient airlifted to Harborview Medical Center. On July 5, firefighters contained a brush fire near Highway 18 and extinguished a grass fire in a neighborhood, preventing property damage. These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges faced by emergency services in the region.