WORKING SMOKE ALARM SAVES 4 OCCUPANTS, AND FIREFIGHTERS SAVE ONE DOG IN EARLY MORNING OREGON CITY HOUSE FIRE
Posted: April 22nd, 2012 8:34 AM
Minutes before 4 am, two grandparents and two teenagers were jolted from their beds by a active smoke alarm. Discovering that fire had blocked the front entry, all occupants safely exited the building from the back door. Two of the residents were transported to Willamette Falls Hospital for minor smoke inhalation.
Firefighters arrived moments later to find the one story ranch home taking a Sunday morning beating from active fire blowing from the front of the residence. Fire consumed the entry door and was exaggerated by multiple oxygen bottles used for home health care, exploding in the interior of the 1500 square foot house.
Early estimates of $200,000 damage do not negate the many bright spots of this tragic incident. Firefighters were able to safely rescue "Luke" a 20 lbs. family dog that was located in the rear of the building. In addition, three newer vehicles (including one class "C" RV) on the property were saved. Most importantly, this was a textbook case of wise homeowners having a working smoke alarm, and two ways out of their home.
Investigators are on scene conducting interviews and digging through the room of origin for clues as to what started this blaze.
Replies to this message do not go back to the sender.
Go to http://FlashAlert.net/login.html to change or delete these messages.
