Multi-unit residential structure fire - 300 block 2nd Avenue South
Incident Number:
24-14612
Date and Time Incident was Reported:
Scene Upon Arrival:
- One fire engine dispatched for alarm bells ringing.
- On arrival crews identified a small amount of smoke coming from the roof
- Requested additional apparatus to respond.
Action(s) Taken:
- Crews investigated and found one room to have a light haze and felt slightly warmer.
- Upon opening the ceiling space crews found a fire that had been burning in the joist space.
- Crews extinguished the fire by opening the ceiling and the floor from the suite above to access the fire.
- Fire Investigator has deemed the fire accidental caused by an electrical malfunction and it originated in the concealed joist space between the ceiling and floor above.
- 4 suites sustained damage as a result of the fire
- The damage is estimated to be $150,000
- 38 individuals were displaced, and the properties agent has confirmed that they were able to find suitable accommodations for all 38 individuals.
More Information:
- The fire has been completely extinguished.
- There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.