Firefighters extinguish burning furniture in Pullman following Washington State loss

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 9:48 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

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City of Pullman firefighters responded to two separate furniture fires on Campus Street and Greek Row on Sunday evening. The incidents occurred following the 24-10 Apple Cup loss by Washington State University to the Washington Huskies. Pullman police logs documented the blazes around 5 p.m. local time. Officials noted that setting fire to furniture after football games is a recurring issue in the area that has persisted since 2016. Fire department personnel emphasized that these activities create significant safety hazards and threaten to divert emergency resources away from legitimate public crises. There were no immediate reports of arrests or injuries connected to the fires.

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  • Washington defeated Washington State 24-10 in the Apple Cup.
  • Pullman firefighters extinguished two burning couches on Sunday.
  • Incidents took place on Campus Street and Greek Row.
  • Furniture fires have been documented in Pullman since 2016.
  • Officials warned that the behavior diverts emergency responders from other incidents.
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Sep. 8—PULLMAN — Two couches were set ablaze in Pullman following Washington State University's football loss in the Apple Cup game. City of Pullman firefighters extinguished the flaming furniture on Campus Street and Greek Row around 5 p.m. Sunday, Pullman police logs indicate. Earlier that evening, the Washington Huskies defeated the Cougars 24-10. Fire department officials have previously ...

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