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Anchorage Fire Department
April 2008
Contact Cleo Hill 317-8684
At approximately 5 pm this evening, Anchorage Fire Dispatchers received numerous 911 calls reporting a structure fire on Doil Street, off Dowling Road. 10 Emergency vehicles responded from the Tudor Road, Dimond, Campbell Airstrip and Spenard Stations. Heavy wet snow and snarled traffic added to the response. Units on location found the duplex 50% involved with fire. The fire continued to spread through the attic to the other side of the 2 unit home.
All occupants were out of the duplex and there are no injuries, however one family dog and 2 cats are still being searched for. Several dogs were able to escape on their own. One side of the duplex is considered to be a total loss, with preliminary estimates of damage to the entire structure of $350,000, plus contents. The 2nd unit has smoke and water damage, but no fire damage.
The fire started when one of the occupants attempted to light his barbeque grill on the rear deck. The hose line from the propane tank to the grill failed and the propane ignited from the hose. The occupant attempted to extinguish the fire with water and then an extinguisher, but the propane tank tipped over and rolled to the doorway of the dinning room spreading fire to the walls and carpet.
Even with today's surprise spring snow fall, Anchorage residents are thinking about grilling and other summer activities. Before using your gas grill, be sure to check your propane tank and supply hose for leaks, excess wear and damage. If your grill has been outside all winter, the supply hose could have weather damage.
Most people have put away their snow shovels, but remember that emergency vehicles need a clear path to respond to your emergency. Be sure to park cars out of the traffic lane and never closer than 15 feet to a hydrant. If you have a hydrant in your neighborhood that is bagged, be sure to contact AWWU for repairs.
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