STANWOOD, Wash. — Eight people were taken to the hospital after a deck collapsed at a youth camp in Stanwood on Friday night.
Fire crews responded to Camp Killoqua about 9 p.m. after 911 callers said a deck that was attached to a building collapsed. When crews arrived, several people were holding up the deck to rescue others who were trapped underneath.
About 25 people were on the deck when it collapsed, all of whom are believed to be camp staff members, according to the Marysville Fire District. No children were on-site during the incident, according to Camp Killoqua, which is owned by Camp Fire Snohomish County.
The camp announced it will cancel all camps for this coming week. That includes day camps as well as overnight camps.
"We must hold the safety and well-being of every individual on our site in the highest regard," Camp Killoqua wrote in a Facebook post. "Until we are able to repair the damage, we cannot use our dining hall, kitchen, or lodge porch."
A woman in her 20s was taken to the hospital with a serious leg injury. Seven other people were transported in stable condition, according to the Marysville Fire District.
The fire district said access to the site was challenging, as there is only one road at the camp that is accessible to ambulances.
Firefighters had to call additional resources due to the number of people involved. At least seven other agencies also responded.
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