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Washougal Today
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Washougal House Fire Injures Family and Friend
Homeowner's son and family friend suffer burns, dog also injured in blaze that destroyed residence
Mar. 30, 2026 at 5:37pm
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The aftermath of a devastating house fire in Washougal exposes the grim reality of the destruction left in its wake.Washougal TodayA house fire in Washougal, Washington has left a family and their friend with serious injuries. The fire broke out early in the morning on March 10th, with the homeowner, Sherrill Morgan, waking up to screams and finding the house fully engulfed in flames. Morgan's 28-year-old son Tobi and a friend staying with the family were both on fire when Morgan went outside, suffering severe burns. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Skamania County Fire District 4.
Why it matters
House fires can have devastating consequences, leading to significant injuries, loss of property, and even fatalities. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and prevention measures, as well as the need for swift emergency response and support for affected families in the aftermath of such tragedies.
The details
According to fire officials, the blaze was reported at 8:03 a.m. on March 10th at the home on Washougal River Road. When Sherrill Morgan, the homeowner, went outside after hearing screaming, she found the house fully ablaze and her friend, who was temporarily staying with the family, rolling on the ground after catching fire. Morgan then saw her 28-year-old son, Tobi, with his head on fire, indicating he had also been inside the house when the fire started. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Skamania County Fire District 4.
- The fire was reported at 8:03 a.m. on March 10th.
- The incident occurred at a home on Washougal River Road in Washougal, Washington.
The players
Sherrill Morgan
The homeowner who was sleeping in an RV on the property when she heard screaming and discovered the house fully engulfed in flames.
Tobi
The 28-year-old son of Sherrill Morgan who was inside the house when the fire started and suffered severe burns.
What they’re saying
“When she went outside, she saw the house fully ablaze and a friend the family was temporarily hosting rolling on the ground after catching fire.”
— Sherrill Morgan, Homeowner
“Next, Morgan saw her 28-year-old son, Tobi, with his head on fire. He also had been inside the house when the fire ignited.”
— Sherrill Morgan, Homeowner
What’s next
Skamania County Fire District 4 is continuing its investigation into the cause of the fire, which destroyed the family's home.
The takeaway
This tragic house fire in Washougal serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of fire safety and the need for swift emergency response to protect lives and property. The community will likely rally to support the affected family as they recover from their injuries and rebuild their home.
