Charlotte Fire Department

Charlotte Fire Department

News Media After Action Report


Report # 011509-005

RE: # House Fire/ 1907 Savannah Hills Drive

Benchmarks
Dispatched – 5:52 am
First CFD Unit Arrives – 5:57 am (Engine 9)
Control Time – 6:22 am

CFD Personnel/Units
CFD – 27/ 8
Battalion 7, 4, Engines 9, 39, 32, 19, Ladder 32, & Rescue 3
Fire Investigation Task Force

Structure/ Location
Two-story single family dwelling

Cause & Origin/Damage Estimates
Intentionally; approximately $100K in monetary damages

Injuries/Accidents
NO injuries

Evacuations/ Persons Displaced
Unoccupied at the time of the incident

Smoke Alarm
Yes

Incident Synopsis

Just before 6 am Thursday morning, FF’s were called to service for a reported house fire in South Charlotte. Firefighters from nearby Station 9 were first to arrive and reported heavy smoke coming from this two-story home. While engaged in battling this blaze FF’s had to overcome a portion of the second floor giving way as a result of the fire. The fire was brought under control in about thirty minutes, but not before the blaze caused extensive damage estimated at $100K. This fire has been ruled intentionally set and Fire Investigators are asking for anyone with information in regards to this incident to call Crime Stoppers at 704.334.1600 or the Fire Investigation Task Force at 704.336.2922.

#END # CFD – PIO – MB