Mt. View Four-Plex Fire

5/31/07

At 0137hrs the Anchorage Fire Dept. received a 911 call reporting a multi-residental home on fire in the vicinity of Peterkin Ave and Schodde St. The caller stated this was a four-plex with flames visible from the front of the structure. 13 units responded to the report and the first due Engine arrived on location at 0144 hrs and called a working fire.

Engine 3’s size up included that the four-plex was 50% involved and they were making a fast exterior attack. Upon arrival they also had contact with a patient who had injuries. The Medic unit arrived right after Engine 3, immediately provided patient care and transported to an area hospital.

After the arrival of several units they also began to protect exposures to other buildings in close proximity of the burning four-plex. The fire was called under control at 0206 hrs. and the last unit cleared the residence at 0442 hrs.

The Fire Investigator responded to the scene and has begun his investigation. The damage is estimated at $150,000-$200,000 and the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The Red Cross also responded and will be assisting with two displaced families affected by the fire.