Chimney Fire Damages South Anchorage Home

Shortly before midnight the Anchorage Fire Department Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a chimney fire in a single family home on Cange St, near Huffman Road.  Thirteen units were dispatched and within five minutes the first arriving Engine Company from the Huffman Fire Station reported light smoke showing.  Upon entry into the home it was discovered the fire in the chimney had breached the flu and began to burn the roof.  A working fire was called and due to a lack of hydrants in the area a water supply was established using responding Tenders (Water Tankers).  The fire was brought under control within twenty minutes.

A single occupant was home at the time of the fire and was able to safely leave the structure.  There were no fire ground injuries.  The Red Cross was not needed for the occupant(s).  The fire was contained to the roof area and the chimney chase with damage estimated at between twenty five to thirty thousand dollars.