Information on this mornings structure fire in Seminole. Also some helpful and great advice from the PIO/PEO of Seminole Fire Rescue Dept, Brad Dykens. At 8:00 am on Monday December 22, units from City of Seminole Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire at 9227 143 Street North. First units on the scene found the structure with heavy smoke coming from the garage. Initiating a fast attack the units quickly extinguished the fire limiting damage to the garage area and 2 vehicles parked outside. The home received smoke damage throughout. The home owners Norman and Beverly Williams credit the fact that they had several operating smoke alarms in the home which alerted them and two house guests to the fire and allowed for ample time to escape. City of Seminole Fire officials were still investigating the cause of the fire. Fire Officials also commented on the fact that the Smoke Alarms were the real hero in this emergency. It is important for all homes to have working smoke alarms thus giving a resident a valuable head start to evacuate a fire. With the cooler temperatures and the holidays upon us, the number of residential house fires increase dramatically. It is important to be careful, by not overloading electrical circuits, also be careful cooking in the kitchen and turn out holiday light displays when going to bed or leaving the home. Portable electrical space heaters pose a risk a s well and individuals should keep all flammable items at least 3 feet away from them. Photos by City of Seminole Fire Rescue
Posted on: Mon, 22 Dec 2014 18:10:53 +0000
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