Charlotte Fire Department

Charlotte Fire Department

News Media After Action Report


Report # 040809-033 Incident# 09-0121790

RE: House Fire/ 812 Capps Hill Mine Rd

Benchmarks
Dispatched – 8:01 pm
First CFD Unit Arrives – 8:06 pm (Battalion 6)
Control Time – 8:20 pm

CFD Personnel/Units
CFD – 27/ 8
Battalions 6, 1, Engines 8, 5, 18, 25, Ladder 18, Rescue 10

Structure/ Location
1-story house

Origin & Cause/ Damage Estimates
Ruled accidental and electrical in nature

Injuries/Accidents
NO injuries

Evacuations/ Persons Displaced
One adult male

Smoke Detectors
Yes

Incident Synopsis
Just after 8 pm Wednesday evening Charlotte Firefighters were called to service for a report of a house fire at 812 Capps Hill Mine Rd. Firefighters from nearby Station 18 & 25 were first to arrive and reported heavy smoke coming from a one-story single-family home. Firefighters from Stations 5, 8, and 10 also responded. In all twenty-seven firefighters were called to the scene and knocked down the fire in just under 15 minutes. The fire caused approximately $20 - $25,000 in damage and displaced one adult male. The fire has been ruled accidental and electrical in nature. The lone resident was able to secure temporary housing on his own.



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