On Oct. 10, 2022 at about 9:15 p.m. the Longview Fire Department responded to 2352 Bates Dr. for a reported residential structure fire. When fire crews arrived they found heavy smoke and fire conditions with coming from the structure. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. The fire started in the kitchen and did approximately $56,000 in damage. There was one person home at the time of the fire and he was treated for smoke inhalation and transported to the hospital for further medical evaluation.
The Longview Fire Department responded with 3 fire engines, 2 ladder trucks, 2 ambulance and 4 support vehicles for a total of 21 personnel.