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Saturday, July 31, 2010
2 Early Morning Structure Fires Ruled Arson
In the early morning hours of July 30th, 2010 Charlotte Firefighters responded to three structure fires in a period of less than 3 hours. Fire Investigators for the Charlotte Fire Investigation Task force said, two of the three fires have been ruled arson.
At 1:47 a.m. (8) Companies of Charlotte Firefighters, (2) Battalion Chiefs, and (2) Fire Investigators responded to reports of a structure fire at 5830 W. Sugar Creek Road. Firefighters from nearby Station 28 arrived at 1:52 a.m. and reported heavy smoke showing from a single story dwelling. Firefighters quickly took action and deployed two 1 ¾” attack lines and established a water supply utilizing a nearby fire hydrant. Additional teams of firefighters cut a hole in the roof to allow heat, smoke, and superheated gases to escape while a search of the structure was made. No one was found during the search and it was determined that the structure was vacant. Fire investigators said, the fire was intentionally set and caused an estimated $50,000 in damage.
At 2:53 a.m. (2) Companies of Charlotte Firefighters were dispatched to 1212 Seigle Avenue for a fire alarm in an apartment building. Firefighters from nearby Station 1 were on scene within minutes and reported nothing showing. Firefighters requested the assistance of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police (CMPD) due to having a suspect on scene that they believed had maliciously pulled the fire alarm. While waiting for CMPD to arrive firefighters noticed the smell of smoke and began an area survey to trace the source. After an exhaustive search, firefighters observed smoke coming from a window of an apartment at 1512 Seigle Avenue and requested a working fire assignment.
Fire crews sprinted into action and stretched a 1 ¾” attack line into the two-story, four unit apartment building. Entry was forced on all 4 units in order to extinguish the fire and insure no one was present. Fire investigators said, this fire was also intentionally set and caused an estimated $75,000 in damage. It was determined that the structure was vacant at the time of the fire.
Members of the Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force are asking anyone with information pertaining to these fires to call Crime stoppers at 704.334.1600
Submitted by,
Mark Basnight | Captain
Public Affairs Officer
Charlotte Fire Department
Occupants Escape Fire Injures 1 Displaces 2
In the early morning hours of July 30th, 2010 Charlotte Firefighters responded to three structure fires in a period of less than 3 hours. One of the three fires, displaced a family of two, and injured one occupant.
The first fire, reported at 1:21 a.m. was located at 2707 Royston Road. Firefighters from Station 13 were first to arrive at 1:27 a.m. and reported heavy smoke showing from this 1-story house. Firefighters made haste and quickly took action by deploying and advancing hose lines into the structure.
Three occupants were present when the fire broke out, but were able to assist each other and self-evacuate prior to firefighters arriving on scene. Twenty-seven firefighters were needed to knockdown the flames and gain control in 7 minutes. One occupant was treated on scene for smoke inhalation and transported by Medic to an area hospital. Several pets perished in the fire, but firefighters were able to rescue several others.
Fire Investigators said, the fire began in a bedroom and start when one of the occupants fell asleep on a bed with a cigarette. The fire caused an estimated $45,000 in damage and a family of two was displaced. The Red Cross was on hand to assist the family with procuring temporary housing.
Submitted by,
Mark Basnight | Captain
Public Affairs Officer
Charlotte Fire Department
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