Fatal Fires in Wenatchee Valley and Peoria Critically Injure Women, Kill Dogs

Multiple residential fires occurred recently in Wenatchee Valley and Peoria, resulting in fatalities and critical injuries. In Wenatchee Valley, a fire believed to have been caused by smoking in bed with oxygen led to the death of a woman and a dog, while other fires were linked to lithium-ion battery malfunctions and kitchen incidents, resulting in animal casualties but no human fatalities. Separately, a mobile home fire in Peoria critically injured a woman and killed one of her dogs; two dogs were inside, with one rescued by animal control. Firefighters and police officers responding to the Peoria fire were treated for smoke exposure, with one firefighter sustaining a minor injury. The causes of the Peoria fire remain under investigation. These incidents highlight ongoing risks related to fire safety in residential settings, particularly involving oxygen use and battery charging.