VRFA Blotter: Brush fire, self-inflicted gunshot wound, accidents & more

Here are 911 Calls for Service responded to by the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) from June 16–June 22, 2025:

• Brush Fire: (Auburn) On Monday, June 16th at 3:35 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to a large brush fire threatening an apartment complex. The first arriving crew reported a fire approximately 100 by 250 feet in size and upgraded the response to a second alarm. The fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished with assistance from neighboring fire agencies.
• Aid Call: (Auburn) On Tuesday, June 17th at 9:12 a.m., VRFA firefighters and King County Medic One responded to an adult male who was unresponsive. The patient was found to be experiencing a suspected overdose. Firefighters and paramedics treated and stabilized the patient on scene before VRFA transported him to a local hospital for further care.
• Shooting: (Auburn) On Wednesday, June 18th at 7:17 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to an adult male with a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg. Firefighters treated the patient on scene and transferred care to Auburn Police.
• Aid Call: (Auburn) On Thursday, June 19th at 5:46 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to a single-vehicle accident at the Auburn Golf Course. The driver lost control of their vehicle, overcorrected—driving through a fence and into the middle of the practice putting green. Auburn Police arrived first and found the driver uninjured.
• Aid Call: (Lea Hill) On Friday, June 20th at 8:00 a.m., VRFA firefighters responded to an adult female experiencing weakness. Firefighters treated the patient on scene, and she was transported to Harborview Medical Center for further care.
• Auto Accident: (Auburn) On Saturday, June 21st at 8:00 a.m., VRFA firefighters responded to an adult female who sustained multiple injuries in a rollover accident on a local highway. Firefighters assessed and treated the patient on scene before transporting her to a local hospital by aid car.
• Motor Vehicle Accident: (Auburn) On Sunday, June 22nd at 11:00 a.m., VRFA firefighters responded to an adult male who sustained multiple injuries after his motorcycle collided with another vehicle. Firefighters and King County Medic One paramedics treated the patient on scene before he was transported to Harborview Medical Center for further care.