The American Red Cross is providing support and shelter for residents displaced by an apartment fire that happened on Naches Avenue Monday morning.

At this time, it is estimated at least 20 units were impacted and at least 60 residents are displaced. Red Cross teams quickly opened the local Red Cross office in Yakima as a temporary solution for displaced residents to find safety from the cold.

A Red Cross shelter is now open to provide further support to all impacted by this fire at the following location:

Summit View Church of Christ: 100 N 72nd Ave Yakima, WA, 98908

The Red Cross will continue to work closely with local officials, including Yakima County Emergency Management, to assess the needs of these residents and provide support in the days ahead. 

HOW YOU CAN HELP The Red Cross depends on the generous support of the American public to fulfill its crucial mission. Help people affected by disasters like home fires, wildfires, and countless other crises by making a donation to support Red Cross Disaster Relief. These gifts enable the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small. Make a donation today by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS or texting the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 gift. 

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED IN YAKIMA COUNTY Almost every day in Yakima County, people are forced from their homes due to disasters. We need more volunteers to join the Red Cross as a Disaster Action Team member and help local families cope with these emergencies. Learn more.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.