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Wednesday, August 17, 2011
More Than 50 Firefighters Summoned to South Charlotte House Fire
CHARLOTTE NC – More than 50 Charlotte Firefighters were summoned to the scene of a south Charlotte house fire on Saturday August 13, 2011.
The first of several calls to Fire Communications was received at 2:38 Saturday afternoon. While responding firefighters reported seeing a large plume of smoke from several blocks away.
Within minutes crews from nearby Fire Station 16 arrived at 3800 Willowood Drive and reported a fully involved detached garage with flames extending into a two-story home. Firefighters sprinted into action and raced to stop the raging fire from destroying the home. Crews advanced hoselines and searched the home to ensure all the occupants had exited. Firefighters were able to account for (6) occupants who resided at the home. During the intense firefight one firefighter was injured and transported to Presbyterian Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Flames consumed the detached garage, however firefighters were tireless in their efforts to stop the spread of the fire. (50) Firefighters were needed to knockdown the fire and bring the indent under control in (39) minutes. An additional (22) firefighters were summoned to the scene to assist with extensive salvage and overhaul operations.
Damage caused by fire, smoke, water, and fire control is estimated at $150,000. A family of six was displaced. The fire appears to have begun in the garage, however the cause remains undetermined. Red Cross representatives were on hand to assist the family and firefighters.
Eternally committed to duty and service,
Mark Basnight
Public Information Officer
Office of Media and Public Affairs
Charlotte Fire Department
The first of several calls to Fire Communications was received at 2:38 Saturday afternoon. While responding firefighters reported seeing a large plume of smoke from several blocks away.
Within minutes crews from nearby Fire Station 16 arrived at 3800 Willowood Drive and reported a fully involved detached garage with flames extending into a two-story home. Firefighters sprinted into action and raced to stop the raging fire from destroying the home. Crews advanced hoselines and searched the home to ensure all the occupants had exited. Firefighters were able to account for (6) occupants who resided at the home. During the intense firefight one firefighter was injured and transported to Presbyterian Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Flames consumed the detached garage, however firefighters were tireless in their efforts to stop the spread of the fire. (50) Firefighters were needed to knockdown the fire and bring the indent under control in (39) minutes. An additional (22) firefighters were summoned to the scene to assist with extensive salvage and overhaul operations.
Damage caused by fire, smoke, water, and fire control is estimated at $150,000. A family of six was displaced. The fire appears to have begun in the garage, however the cause remains undetermined. Red Cross representatives were on hand to assist the family and firefighters.
Eternally committed to duty and service,
Mark Basnight
Public Information Officer
Office of Media and Public Affairs
Charlotte Fire Department
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