(SitNews) Ketchikan, Alaska - South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department responded to a home fire at 6591 South Tongass Highway Thursday afternoon, November 03, 2011.

Water from Ketchikan Fire Department's Engine 2’s deck gun spaying water to help fight the fire.  The nozzle was putting out approximately 800-900 gallons a minute.
Photo courtesy North Tongass Volunteer Fire Department

South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department's Fire Chief Scott Davis said initially the fire was located in the garage on the ground floor and quickly spread to the rest of the three stories and the attic overwhelming fire crews.

The entire structure was a total loss said Davis.

The fire department’s investigation has revealed that this fire was accidental in nature most likely caused by resistant heating from electrical equipment said Davis.

No one was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

 Picture of house just after roof collapsed.
Photo courtesy North Tongass Volunteer Fire Department

Back end of STVFD engine after laying nearly 900’ of 4” hose from a hydrant to the fire.  This was used to supply Ketchikan Fire Department's Engine 2’s deck gun
Photo courtesy North Tongass Volunteer Fire Department

Lt. Sugar, Chief Davis, Heidi Bower (with breathing apparatus) survey damage to back of house.  No entry was possible.
Photo courtesy North Tongass Volunteer Fire Department

Source of Photographs:

North Tongass Volunteer Fire Department

Source of News: 

South Tongass Volunteer Fire Department

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