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Thursday, October 1, 2009
Match Play Leads to House Fire 3 People Injured
On Monday September 28th, 2009 at 11:36 am (8) Companies from the Charlotte Fire Department including (4) engines, (1) Ladder, (1) Heavy Rescue, and (2) Battalion Chiefs were dispatched to a report of a house on fire at 800 East 17th Street just off North McDowell Street. Firefighters from nearby Fire Station 1 arrived quickly at 11:40 am and reported heavy smoke showing from a 1-story single-family dwelling. Firefighters engaged in an aggressive fire attack by deploying (2) 1 ¾ hoselines through the front door. While engaged in this firefight, firefighters encountered dense black smoke and high heat conditions. Teams of firefighters searched the home for occupants while others climbed ground ladders to get to the roof where they cut a hole to allow heat, smoke, and super-heated gases to escape. The firefighter's search of the house yielded negative results, but firefighters treated three occupants who self-evacuated, one of which was transported to an area hospital. Firefighters were able knockdown the bulk of the fire quickly, but not before the fire caused extensive damage estimated at $35,000. Twenty-seven (27) firefighters were needed to bring the fire under control in 24 minutes and (3) families were displaced as a result of the fire. Fire Investigators determined the fire began in a rear bedroom and was caused by a juvenile playing with matches.CFD officials remind parents and caregivers to:
· Keep matches and lighters out of a child’s reach – locked in cabinets are the best storage locations
· Teach children to treat matches and lighters as they would a gun – if you find one, tell a grown-up
· Matches and lighters are great tools, for adults; not toys for kids!
Submitted by: Mark Basnight
Charlotte Fire Department
Office of Public Affairs
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