Anchorage Fire Department

05.01.08

Contact Jennifer Klugh 317-9929

Just after 10:00 am this morning, AFD Communications received a 911 call reporting a fire in a Recreational Vehicle at 15030 Snowshoe Ln. The caller was a neighbor directly adjacent to the home.  Within minutes, Engine 10 from the Rabbit Creek Station arrived on scene and discovered the fire was actually located at 3340 East 150^th Ave.  They called a working fire for a vehicle fire near a structure with extension to the exterior of the south side of the home due to intense radiant heat from the RV.

Firefighters made a fast attack to extinguish the fully involved RV and the fire on the exterior of the log structure.  Quick action by crews prevented extension of the fire to the inside the home.  The fire began when the owner was starting the vehicle.  He heard backfiring and then noticed smoke coming from underneath the vehicle.  He attempted to extinguish it with a home fire extinguisher and was unsuccessful in his attempts.

The 1986 Class C RV was deemed a total loss and there was damage to the outside of the structure with minor smoke affecting the inside of the home.  Damage is estimated at $20,000.  No injuries were reported.

The Anchorage Fire Department reminds you to ensure when calling 911 you are giving correct information to dispatchers.  In an emergency, seconds count.