PORTLAND FIRE & RESCUE RESPONDS TO NORTH PORTLAND HOUSE FIRE
News Release from Portland Fire & Rescue
Posted on FlashAlert: December 10th, 2013 2:39 PM
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At 11:30am PF&R crews were sent to a house fire at 8939 N. Calvert. Original reports were that the only resident home at the time called 911 and could be heard screaming that there was a fire in his home. Shortly after the call was initiated the phone was disconnected. The 911 dispatch center then received several follow up calls reporting that there was heavy fire an d smoke coming from a 2 story home. A PPB officer was the first on-scene and reported that the home was fully involved and that one resident of the home was outside. PF&R Truck 2 arrived. Given the dynamic of the situation Truck 2 (one of the newly installed quints) decided to focus on potential Search & Rescue efforts and delegate the initial water supply (connection to a fire hydrant) and firefighting hoselines to the next arriving fire engine. When Truck 2 reached the second floor of the home they reported having extreme heat and smoke and requested a hoseline follow up their route to the second floor and provide assistance. Additional crews arrived and were able to confine the spread of fire to the second floor only. No injuries to firefighters, residents or pets are reported. Crews are still at scene assisting fire investigators with determining a cause and damage assessments. The red cross is coordinating for temporary shelter for the residents of the home. There is no indicati on at this time that this fire was related to the inclement weather that is being experienced in our region.
*Portland Fire & Rescue would like to remind citizens that during this time of year we do see an increase in call volume. To keep your home and family prepared make sure your home is using approved and regularly maintained heating sources. Make sure you have working smoke alarms. If you use fuel based heating sources make sure you have properly functioning carbon monoxide alarms. Stay warm, stay safe.
***Update***
Fire investigators have determined that this fire was caused by incense being burned on a bed. The cause is considered to be accidental and total loss has been estimated at $50,000.
*Portland Fire & Rescue would like to remind citizens that during this time of year we do see an increase in call volume. To keep your home and family prepared make sure your home is using approved and regularly maintained heating sources. Make sure you have working smoke alarms. If you use fuel based heating sources make sure you have properly functioning carbon monoxide alarms. Stay warm, stay safe.
***Update***
Fire investigators have determined that this fire was caused by incense being burned on a bed. The cause is considered to be accidental and total loss has been estimated at $50,000.
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