Charlotte Fire Department

Charlotte Fire Department

News Media After Action Report


Report # 012109-007

RE: # House Fire/ 6245 Bandy Drive

Benchmarks
Dispatched – 5:28 am
First CFD Unit Arrives –5:33 am (Engine 23)
Control Time – 6:15 am

CFD Personnel/Units
CFD – 24/ 5
Battalion 4, 2 Engines 23, 15, 34, 29 Ladders 23 & C 807, CMPD Animal Care Control

Structure/ Location
Two-story single family dwelling

Cause & Origin/Damage Estimates
Accidental due to an electrical problem in rear part of house; approximately $175K damages

Injuries/Accidents
No one at home at time of fire; the family dog rescued.

Evacuations/ Persons Displaced
Family away at time of fire, staying with friends. Family dog being cared for by CMPD Animal Care Control

Smoke Alarm
N/A

Incident Synopsis

Just before 5:30 am Wednesday morning, a neighbor called the Charlotte Fire 911 center stating the home behind them was on fire. Firefighters arrived and reported heavy fire and smoke conditions coming from this two-story home. While advancing hose lines to contain the fire the family dog, a “Chow” named “Klaus” was rescued from the 1-floor of this home. The fire was brought under control in about forty-five minutes, however not before the blaze caused extensive damage estimated at $175K. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental traced to an electrical problem inside.

#END # CFD – PIO – RB