The Valley Regional Fire Authority responded to 220 calls for service between Jan. 18 and 24, among them the following:

Jan. 18

Unauthorized burning: 1:20 p.m., (Auburn). Having responded to a smoke investigation near Highway 18 and Auburn Way South, firefighters found some residents burning construction waste in a burn barrel, so they admonished the erring residents about burning regulations and killed the fire.

Jan. 19

Aid call: 1:43 p.m., (Pacific). Firefighters treated an elderly man for a severe headache, and a private ambulance transported him to MultiCare Auburn Medical Center (MAMC).

Jan. 20

Service aid call: 1:30 p.m., (Lakeland Hills). Firefighters helped an elderly woman into her wheelchair then moved her into her dining room, where she was given lunch and made comfortable.

Jan. 21

Aid call: 11:49 a.m., (Lea Hill). Firefighters helped a young woman who was complaining of neck pain, and a private ambulance transported her to MAMC.

Jan. 22

Vehicle fire: 9:15 p.m., (South Auburn). Firefighters extinguished a burning vehicle that was fully ablaze in the 2400 block of Poplar Street Southeast before the flames could spread to nearby trees. Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire.

Jan. 24

Carbon monoxide alarm: 2 a.m., (Lakeland). Having responded to reports of a carbon dioxide alarm and found natural gas leaking from an HVAC unit in the attic, firefighters secured utilities to the unit and used a gas monitor to ensure the house was safe for the occupants to reenter. Firefighters then instructed the homeowner to get hold of a contractor to inspect and repair the unit.

Aid call: 4:33 p.m., (Auburn). Firefighters assessed a middle-aged woman who was complaining of shortness of breath and transported her to MAMC for further treatment and evaluation.