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November 16, 2009
Structure Fire - 3424 Thompson Avenue
Contact: Bridget Bushue - 317-7239
At approximately 3 PM on Sunday - November 15th, 2009 10 units from the Anchorage Fire Department responded to a reported strucutre fire at 3424 Thompson Avenue in Mt. View. This was a 3-story 30-unit apartment complex. All occupants of the building exited safely.
The fire originated in the lower unit - in the bathroom - above the ceiling. The cause of the fire was an overheated exhaust fan/motor. The fire spread from the lower unit up the plumbing chase to the 2nd and 3rd floors. The fire was within the concealed areas of the floor/ceilings and the plumbing chase that served 6 units. Firefighters had to remove ceilings and walls to gain access to the fire. They stopped the fire from reaching the roof of the structure.
Damages are estimated to be between $30-35,000. The 6 units involved may not be occupied - but the remainder of the building is in service. All other apartments had full heat and power as of late yesterday evening.
There were no injuries repoprted. There were 31 people displaced and the American Red Cross responded and assisted the displaced occupants. Smoke detectors did operate during the fire event.
The Anchorage Fire Department wants to remind everyone to check their smoke detectors and practice their evacuation plans. This is the time of year when the Fire Department sees a definite increase in heating systems, and cold related structure fires.
Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009
Time of call: 1457 hrs
Location: 3424 Thompson Avenue
Type: Multi-Unit Residential Complex
Units: 10 units
For further information, contact the Public Affairs Officer at 267-4999.
Structure Fire on November 07 at 2328 hrs.
Location: 3421 Blachen Drive
10 AFD units responded
Contact the PIO 267-4977 for further information.
Eagle River Road House Fire
Anchorage Firefighters responded to a house fire around 11:30 p.m. last night, November, 3 2009 located at around Mile 9 Eagle River Road. Twelve AFD apparatus responded to the fire and were augmented by two Tenders from the Chugiak Volunteer Fire Dept. Fire operations were hampered by difficulty accessing the home and having to pump water nearly 1000’ up hill. Water was drafted from nearby Eagle River to supply portable tank operations. It took firefighters an hour and half to bring the blaze under control. Red Cross provided canteen services to the firefighters in working in sub-zero temperatures. One occupant was home at the time of the fire and escaped safely. Initial observations by fire crews believe the blaze began in the area of a wood stove. Loss is estimated at $300K.
Please contact the AFD Affairs Office at 267-4999 for additional information.
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bridget Bushue
317-7239
10-28-09 Shortly after 5 am the Anchorage Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2900 Barbara Drive - off of 29th/Turnagain. Upon arrival units reported a well-involved working structure fire. This was a single family residence with a detached garage.
Units from Stations 5 (Spenard) 1 (Downtown) and 4 (Tudor) responded. Flames were visible from several windows and doorways. One female resident was outside the structure when units first arrived. The female patient was transported by Medic 5 to the hospital at 0516. There is no further patient information available.
Alarm time was 0514. The fire was uncer control at 0534. The structure sustained significant damage and the cause is under investigation. At this time the cause is not deemed to be suspicious. Damages are estimated between $80-90,000. A bird, a cat and a small dog perished in the fire.
The Anclhorage Fire Department and the US Fire Adminstration wants to remind all residents: October is Fire Prevention Month:
"Install, Inspect and Protect"
1. Install working smoke and CO (carbon monoxide) detectors.
2. Inspect them (check their batteries)
3. Protect ourselves (practice home escape plans).
Nine Anchorage Fire units responded to a structure fire on Dos Circle off of Abbott at 8:55 PM. Engine 12 was first on scene and called working fire upon seeing flames from the roof. The fire was rendered under control within 10 minutes and damages are estimated to be approximately $20,000. There were no injuries and the fire originated from using the fireplace. Please contact the PIO if further information is needed.
A structure fire was occurred at 5411 Mockingbird Dr at 2258hrs. There were 12 units assigned to the incident. Approximate damage is estimated at $50,000 and this incident is currently under investigation. Please call PIO officer for further information.
October 11, 2009
0700
For Immediate Release
Contact: Bridget Bushue 317-7239
Shortly before 5 am this morning the Anchorage Fire Department responded to a reported trailer fire at 9599 Brayton
Space #444. Upon arrival, units reported a fully involved trailer fire. Approximately 80% of the trailer was engulfed in flame.
This fire resulted in a fire fatality. The adult victim was located at 0525 am. The cause is under investigation. There is no further information available at this time. This is the second fire fatality for 2009.
Updated information will be posted when available.
At 4:40 this morning, 11 Anchorage Fire Department units responding to a 911 caller reporting smoke coming from a mobile home at 1200 W. Dimond. Engine 12 was the first unit on scene and called a working fire after seeing smoke coming from the backside of the home. The fire was rendered under control within 14 minutes and damage was limited to $10K and mostly external in nature. The fire orginated under the trailer and the origin is unknown at this time. The residents were uninjured and are staying with relatives for the night.
Media Release/Invitation
Contact: Bridget Bushue 317-7239
WENDLER MIDDLE SCHOOL
MEDIVAC AND EXTRICATION EVENT
Excellent Photo Opportunity - October 7th - 1015 AM
The Tudor Fire Station (4) will conduct an Extrication Demonstration and Career Counseling session at Wendler Middle School on Wednesday - October 7th at appx 1000 am. Station crews will be assisted by LifeMed Alaska Helicopter Medivac crews to reenact the rescue and extrication of a simulated trapped victim as a result of an auto accident. Fire Department personnel will provide career and educational information for safe driving. Riggs Towing has generously donated towing services for the demonstration. Winter is just around the corner and Anchorage has numerous vehicle accidents during the winter months as conditions deteriorate. All Media personnel are welcome to attend this exciting and worthwhile learning opportunity and demonstration. Additional information: Senior Capt. Mike Davidson 267-45004. (Helicopter availability dependent upon weather and call volume)
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