Eagle River Home Damaged by Fire

A few minutes past 1:00 a.m. this morning a resident at 17428 S Juanita Loop in Eagle River reported a fire in an upstairs bedroom at their home.  Eleven Anchorage Fire Department units were dispatched moments later.

Fire apparatus from the Eagle River station reported flames through the roof as they arrived on scene and called a Working Fire on a single family, 2 story structure.  Fire crews initiated a fast attack while other units from the Eagle River station assisted with a water supply and securing utilities. As additional units arrived from Anchorage stations they assisted in bringing the blaze under control and overhaul operations.  The fire was called under control within 20 minutes.

Fire officials said all occupants safely evacuated the structure which had working smoke detectors on both floors.  The fire damage was contained to the upper floor and roof in the area where the fire originated.  An investigation by on-scene crews determined the fire resulted from an unattended candle in a second floor bedroom, causing approximately $150K in damage.  A family pet canine was found deceased in the home as a result of the fire.  Red Cross assistance was not requested as the residents will be getting assistance from friends and family in the area.