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Friday, June 24, 2011
Family Escapes Early Morning Apartment Fire Unharmed
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On June 22nd, 2011 at 4:45 a.m., (9) Companies of Charlotte Firefighters, (1) Heavy Rescue Company, (1) Deputy Chief, (3) Battalion Chiefs, and (2) Fire Investigators under the direction of Battalion Chief Peter Skeris responded to a reported apartment fire at 3742 North Sharon Amity Road near the Hickory Grove community. Fire companies enroute to the incident observed a large column of smoke in the vicinity of the call for service and summoned for reinforcements.
Firefighters from nearby Station 23 were first to arrive and reported heavy fire conditions involving a large 2-story apartment building. An aggressive fire attack was launched as fire crews secured a patent water supply and deployed multiple hose lines in an effort to stop the forward progress of the raging fire. Additional fire crews made haste to search the structure to ensure all occupants had safely evacuated the premises.
The occupants of the fire apartment were awakened by a smoke alarm an escaped unharmed. No injuries were reported and after a swift and thorough search of structure, all occupants were accounted for. Fire Investigators concluded the fire began in the kitchen and was caused by food left cooking on the stove. Monetary damages were not immediately available.
Eternally committed to duty and service,
Mark Basnight | Captain
Information Officer
Office of Media & Public Affairs
Charlotte Fire Department
Firefighters from nearby Station 23 were first to arrive and reported heavy fire conditions involving a large 2-story apartment building. An aggressive fire attack was launched as fire crews secured a patent water supply and deployed multiple hose lines in an effort to stop the forward progress of the raging fire. Additional fire crews made haste to search the structure to ensure all occupants had safely evacuated the premises.
The occupants of the fire apartment were awakened by a smoke alarm an escaped unharmed. No injuries were reported and after a swift and thorough search of structure, all occupants were accounted for. Fire Investigators concluded the fire began in the kitchen and was caused by food left cooking on the stove. Monetary damages were not immediately available.
Eternally committed to duty and service,
Mark Basnight | Captain
Information Officer
Office of Media & Public Affairs
Charlotte Fire Department
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Lightning Strike Sets Home Ablaze, Firefighter Injured
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On June 21st, 2011 at 10:39 p.m. (10) Companies of Charlotte Firefighters, (1) Heavy Rescue Company, (1) Deputy Chief, (3) Battalion Chiefs, and (2) Fire Investigators, under the direction of Battalion Chief Stanley Reed, responded to reports of a structure fire at 2915 Polo Ridge Court in south Charlotte. This call for service was one of dozens firefighters responded to as a result of severe thunderstorms moving through the region. Between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. firefighters responded to more than 100 calls for service.
Fire companies from nearby Station 24 arrived first and reported heavy fire showing from a large two-story home and immediately summoned reinforcements. Firefighters sprinted into action and established a water supply from a nearby hydrant. Hose lines were advanced in an effort to knockdown the well-entrenched fire engulfing the attic and roof space.
While engaged in an intense firefight, the 2nd floor ceiling gave way crashing down on a crew of firefighters on the 1st floor. As a result of this incident one firefighter was injured and quickly extricated to the exterior of the structure by fellow firefighters. He was transported an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
The occupants of the residence escaped unharmed and there were no additional injuries to report. Sixty-six firefighters were summoned to knockdown the fire and bring the incident under control in 33 minutes. Fire Investigators determined the fire began as the result of a lightning strike and caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Eternally committed to duty and service,
Mark Basnight | Captain
Information Officer
Office of Media & Public Affairs
Charlotte Fire Department
Fire companies from nearby Station 24 arrived first and reported heavy fire showing from a large two-story home and immediately summoned reinforcements. Firefighters sprinted into action and established a water supply from a nearby hydrant. Hose lines were advanced in an effort to knockdown the well-entrenched fire engulfing the attic and roof space.
While engaged in an intense firefight, the 2nd floor ceiling gave way crashing down on a crew of firefighters on the 1st floor. As a result of this incident one firefighter was injured and quickly extricated to the exterior of the structure by fellow firefighters. He was transported an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and is expected to make a full recovery.
The occupants of the residence escaped unharmed and there were no additional injuries to report. Sixty-six firefighters were summoned to knockdown the fire and bring the incident under control in 33 minutes. Fire Investigators determined the fire began as the result of a lightning strike and caused an estimated $250,000 in damage.
Eternally committed to duty and service,
Mark Basnight | Captain
Information Officer
Office of Media & Public Affairs
Charlotte Fire Department
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