Early Morning Peat Fire Causes Damage to Structure

The Anchorage Fire Department responded to an early-morning in Eagle River on First Street after receiving a call from the residence who was awoken by smoke in the structure and upon exiting the structure, noticed flames leaping up on the shake siding.  Twelve units were immediately dispatched around 5:30 AM.  The first unit arrived on locaiton six minutes later and brought the fire under control very quickly.

The cause of the fire was due to a cigarette being extinguished in the peat surrounding the structure which ignited and spread quickly to the shake siding.  Damages are estimated to be less than $10,000.

For further information, contact Assistant Chief Bridget Bushue.