Fire dispatchers received numerous calls that a two story apartment building was on fire. When firefighters arrived, flames started showing through the roof of the building. Because the fire was escalating, a second alarm was dispatched to the scene. It took firefighters approximately 15 minutes to bring the fire under control. The fire was confined to the one building which is currently vacant. Neighbors told investigators that the building was vacated last month by the city because of poor living conditions. A notice was found on the front of the building. Neighbors said a maintenance man was seen taking appliances out of the building in recent days. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no injuries during the incident.
On Monday, February 8, 2010, at 02:47, two engine companies of Bullhead City Firefighters and two rescue ambulances responded to a reported house fire at 1620 Arriba Drive under the command of Battalion Chief Don Evans. [click to continue…]
An afternoon blaze gutted part of a family’s home Sunday in Live Oak.
Bob Ontiveros and several of his children were at church when the fire was reported at 2:09 p.m.
Their two dogs, Pookie and Bambi, were found hiding under the house and were coaxed out by firefighters.
Two other dogs and a turtle were also rescued.
No one was injured in the fire.
The back section of the L-shaped home on Orchard Way was well-involved when firefighters arrived on the scene, according to Sutter County Fire Department Lt. Rick Fenn.
Half the home was damaged by the fire, and the entire residence was smoke-damaged. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Source: appeal-democrat.
It’s a good thing residents of this Ramona home weren’t hosting a SuperBowl party this afternoon, when a massive tree scored an unforeseen touchdown.
At 1:30 p.m. Cal Fire responded to a report of a tree fallen into the residence, located in the 13000 block of Fernbrook. When firefighters arrived, they found a giant oak tree had crashed down, completely destroying the entire structure.
Fortunately, firefighters were able to determine that nobody was inside the home when the giant tree fell.
Firefighters estimate the tree was six-feet-wide, 30 feet tall, and 150 years old—dating back nearly to the gold rush era.
A neighbor, Rick Morgal, told a Union-Tribune reporter that SDG&E trimmed the tree two or three months ago, leaving it unbalanced and lopsided. After recent rains, the tree began to lean and was pushing against the porch. He said the homeowners notified SDG&E and that workers who inspected told the homowoners to vacate the home.
Homeowners complied, but reported power lines were being pulled down by the leaning tree. According to Morgal, SDG&E workers came out todayl, cut lines leading to the tree, and then it toppled over.
According to the Union-Tribune, SDG&E denies that its employees told residents to leave the home, but admits that its utility crew disconnected lines running from power pole to the house. Art Larson, a utility company spokesperson, called the matter “just an unfortunate situation.”
But Morgal blames SDG&E for severely trimming trees as a means of lessening dangers posed by wildfires. “This beautiful little house amongst the oaks is a victim of SDG&E policies,” he concluded.
SACRAMENTO, CA – An explosion in a vacant house rocked neighboring homes early Sunday morning, according to officials.
The blast happened just after 2 a.m. at the home on the 3900 block of 17th Avenue, said J.D. Guedi with Pacific Gas and Electric.
The explosion all but destroyed the unoccupied house, but no injuries were reported, according to Sacramento fire department spokesman Roberto Padilla. Firefighters arrived three minutes after the blast and were able to keep the resulting fire contained to a small portion of the house and surrounding trees.
Firefighters were able to turn the gas off and secure the area.
Guedi said PG&E crews called out to the scene determined there were no gas leaks. Fire officials were investigating what caused the blast and if arson was involved.
Source: news10.net
REDLANDS – Firefighters hope “The Big One” never hits Southern California, but if it does, they want Redlands residents to be ready.
The Redlands Fire Department is set to hold a three-day Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program to prepare residents in dealing with major disasters. The free training is open to anyone.
Training will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. over three consecutive Saturdays, March 6, 13 and 20, at First Missionary Baptist Church, 100 Occidental Drive, Redlands. Participants must complete all three sessions for certification.
“Now more than ever, it’s really important for people to be prepared,” said Rialto Police Capt. Tony Farrar. “This CERT training gives people the basics on how to be prepared for things that can affect them.” [click to continue…]
Cal Fire and Ramona Firefighters were unable to save a Ramona home from going up in flames.
Firefighters received a call about the blaze just after 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The 1500 square foot home in the 15000 block of Rosemont Lane was engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.
It took 45 minutes for firefighters to put out the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Source: nbcsandiego
ONTARIO – The Citizens Bank Arena played host Saturday afternoon to the 2nd Annual Fire on Ice hockey game.
Firefighters from the Ontario and New York Fire departments battled it out for the delight of spectators and the benefit of the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Brett Brewster, with the Ontario Reign’s front office, said the event was more successful than last year thanks to new additions including a chili cook-off.
“We haven’t counted the money yet, but we probably raised more than $12,000 this year,” Brewster said. [click to continue…]
Fire dispatchers received numerous calls that a two story apartment building was on fire. When firefighters arrived, flames started showing through the roof of the building. Because the fire was escalating, a second alarm was dispatched to the scene. It took firefighters approximately 15 minutes to bring the fire under control. The fire was confined to the one building which is currently vacant. Neighbors told investigators that the building was vacated last month by the city because of poor living conditions. A notice was found on the front of the building. Neighbors said a maintenance man was seen taking appliances out of the building in recent days. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no injuries during the incident.
