VRFA Blotter: Fatal Amtrak collision, gas leak, fuel spill & more

Here are 911 Calls for Service responded to by the Valley Regional Fire Authority (VRFA) from Nov. 2-8, 2026:

• Train vs. Pedestrian (Auburn): On Monday, November 2nd at 11:51 a.m., VRFA firefighters responded to a pedestrian struck by a northbound Amtrak train on West Main Street. Firefighters assessed the patient, who sustained fatal injuries, and assisted with scene safety by ensuring the tracks were closed to additional train traffic.
• Natural Gas Leak (Lakeland Hills): On Monday, November 2nd at 1:55 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to reports of a natural gas leak outside a residence. Crews arrived to find that a vehicle had driven into a closed garage, damaging a gas meter on the side of the home. Firefighters shut off the gas at the meter and secured the area while awaiting Puget Sound Energy. The scene was turned over to PSE crews, who were working to cap the damaged gas line.
• Aid Call (Auburn): On Tuesday, November 3rd at 1:31 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to an adult patient who sustained multiple knife wounds. Firefighters and paramedics evaluated and treated the patient on scene before the patient was transported to Harborview Medical Center for further care.
• Vehicle Accident (Auburn): On Wednesday, November 4th at 2:03 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to a two vehicle collision with reported injuries. Crews evaluated two patients on scene, both of whom were transported to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center for further care.
• Aid Call (Auburn): On Thursday, November 5th at 12:30 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to an adult patient who sustained a hip injury following a fall. The patient was experiencing severe pain and received treatment from firefighters on scene before being transported to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center for further evaluation and care.
• Aid Call (Auburn): On Friday, November 6th at 7:46 p.m., VRFA firefighters responded to an elderly patient experiencing a diabetic emergency following a minor vehicle accident. Firefighters assessed the scene and evaluated the patient, determining that further medical care was needed. King County Medic One paramedics also evaluated the patient on scene before the patient was transported by private ambulance to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center for further care.
• Fuel Spill (Auburn): On Saturday, November 7th at 9:45 a.m., VRFA firefighters responded to reports of a truck leaking fuel. Crews arrived to find a tractor trailer being towed with a damaged drivetrain that was leaking fuel onto the roadway. With assistance from a mechanic associated with the truck, firefighters stopped the leak and contained a portion of the spill. The City of Auburn Public Works Streets Department was contacted to assist with sanding the affected lanes and addressing the remaining fuel on the roadway.
• Aid Call (Lea Hill): On Sunday, November 8th at 9:11 p.m., VRFA firefighters and King County Medic One paramedics responded to an adult patient experiencing a seizure. Crews evaluated and stabilized the patient on scene before the patient was transported by private ambulance to a local hospital for further care.