Cause Of Heatherton Fire Still Under Investigation

The fire at the Heatherton Senior Adult Community apartments on Wednesday caused a lot more damage than what was originally reported. Yakima fire officials now say the fire destroyed a total of nine units including four vehicles. Other units sustained heat and smoke damage. Yakima Fire Capt. Jeff Pfaff says eight of the residents that were displaced are staying with their family members and three are being helped by the Red Cross, which placed them at local hotels.
Damage is now estimated at $1 million and that may go up as insurance companies assess the damage.

Pfaff adds that since the fire happened in the attic areas, many of the smoke detectors did not operate.  The property is being protected by security to prevent any looting.

The cause remains under investigation.