March 04, 2005
Friday

Ketchikan, Alaska - The Ketchikan Fire Department received a 911 call at 10:25 Thursday morning reporting a house fire at 1256 Water Street.

The first units arriving reported heavy smoke coming from the second floor window. According to Public Safety Director Rich Leipfert, initial attack teams entered the home and found a fire in the main living area and in the attic spaced. Leipfert said the initial fire attack contained the fire to the attic and second floor living area.

While fighting the fire, four firefighter received chemical burns from chemicals that were stored in the home. Leipfert said the injured firefighters were treated and released from Ketchikan General Hospital. No other injuries were reported.

The fire department estimates of the fire damage to the structure at $90,000. However, there is a significant potential for chemical contamination from the stored contents, which may result in higher damage estimates.

Seven fire rescue vehicles responded to the blaze with 27 Ketchikan Fire Department personnel. The responding units were on scene until 1:30 pm Thursday.

The fire is currently under investigation by the Ketchikan Fire Department and the Ketchikan Police Department investigators.

Source of News:

Ketchikan Fire Department

 

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