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Sunday, September 25, 2011
30 Displaced After Fire Races Through Condos
CHARLOTTE NC – 30 occupants of an east Charlotte condominium complex were displaced after a fire raced through their condominium Sunday evening just before 8 pm on September 18th, 2011.
Charlotte firefighters were alerted to the call after fire communications received multiple phone calls reporting a structure fire at 4947 Central Avenue. Firefighters arrived quickly and confirmed a working fire involving a 2-story condominium. Because of the heavy smoke and fire conditions racing through the structure firefighters immediately transmitted a 2nd Alarm summoning additional manpower and resources to the scene.
Firefighters scurried into action deploying hoselines, establishing a patent water supply, and initiating a search to ensure everyone had escaped. After mounting an aggressive and well-coordinated fire attack, firefighters were able to knockdown the flames and bring the incident under control in 29 minutes.
A total of (53) firefighters were called to battle the fire. Due to the heavy fire damage, additional firefighters were brought to the scene to stand watch over the structure and ensure the fire was completely extinguished. The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage and affected (13) units. Fire Investigators said the fire began in the kitchen and was caused by food left cooking on a stove. The Red Cross was on hand to assist occupants affected by the fire.
Fire Officials remind the public that kitchen fires are the number #1 cause of residential fires. To avoid a kitchen fire in your home, your friends at the Charlotte Fire Department offer these fire safety tips:
· Don’t leave the kitchen when cooking
· Don’t cook when you’re sleepy
· Don’t allow yourself to become distracted when cooking
Eternally committed to duty and service,
Mark Basnight
Public Information Officer
Office of Media and Public Affairs
Charlotte Fire Department
Charlotte firefighters were alerted to the call after fire communications received multiple phone calls reporting a structure fire at 4947 Central Avenue. Firefighters arrived quickly and confirmed a working fire involving a 2-story condominium. Because of the heavy smoke and fire conditions racing through the structure firefighters immediately transmitted a 2nd Alarm summoning additional manpower and resources to the scene.
Firefighters scurried into action deploying hoselines, establishing a patent water supply, and initiating a search to ensure everyone had escaped. After mounting an aggressive and well-coordinated fire attack, firefighters were able to knockdown the flames and bring the incident under control in 29 minutes.
A total of (53) firefighters were called to battle the fire. Due to the heavy fire damage, additional firefighters were brought to the scene to stand watch over the structure and ensure the fire was completely extinguished. The fire caused an estimated $200,000 in damage and affected (13) units. Fire Investigators said the fire began in the kitchen and was caused by food left cooking on a stove. The Red Cross was on hand to assist occupants affected by the fire.
Fire Officials remind the public that kitchen fires are the number #1 cause of residential fires. To avoid a kitchen fire in your home, your friends at the Charlotte Fire Department offer these fire safety tips:
· Don’t leave the kitchen when cooking
· Don’t cook when you’re sleepy
· Don’t allow yourself to become distracted when cooking
Eternally committed to duty and service,
Mark Basnight
Public Information Officer
Office of Media and Public Affairs
Charlotte Fire Department
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