Lewiston Fire Department Responds to Early Morning Structure Fire

Crews found light smoke and an extinguished basement blaze at a 10th Ave. residence.

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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The Lewiston Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 3:08 a.m. Wednesday at 816 10th Ave. Upon arrival, crews found light smoke inside the residence and an extinguished fire in the basement. The department responded with three structural engines, three medic units, three chief officers and one fire investigator, totaling 19 personnel. Clarkston Fire also responded under an auto aid agreement. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and no firefighters or civilians were injured. Estimated damage to the structure and its contents is $10,000.

Why it matters

Structure fires are a serious public safety concern, requiring a swift and coordinated response from local fire departments to minimize damage and protect lives. This incident highlights the importance of fire prevention and preparedness efforts in the Lewiston community.

The details

According to the report, the Lewiston Fire Department responded to the structure fire at 816 10th Ave. at 3:08 a.m. on Wednesday. Upon arrival, crews found light smoke inside the residence and an extinguished fire in the basement. The department deployed significant resources to the scene, including three structural engines, three medic units, three chief officers, and one fire investigator, totaling 19 personnel. Clarkston Fire also responded under an auto aid agreement. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and no firefighters or civilians were injured. Estimated damage to the structure and its contents is $10,000.

  • The fire was reported at 3:08 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

The players

Lewiston Fire Department

The local fire department responsible for responding to and investigating the structure fire incident.

Clarkston Fire

A neighboring fire department that responded to the incident under an auto aid agreement with the Lewiston Fire Department.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the critical role of local fire departments in protecting communities from the dangers of structure fires. The swift and coordinated response from the Lewiston Fire Department, along with mutual aid from Clarkston Fire, helped to minimize the damage and ensure the safety of residents.