Charlotte Fire Department

Charlotte Fire Department

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Report # 091508-014

RE: Structure Fire/ Muirfield Condominiums 7936 Greenside Ct.
Benchmarks
1st call – 9:56 am
Dispatched - 9:56 am
First CFD Unit Arrives – 10:01 (E-19)
Control Time – 10:40 am

CFD Personnel/Units
CFD – 42/12
Battalions 5, 7, Engines 3, 9, 14, 20, 29, Ladders 24, 29, 32, Rescue 10

Structure/ Location
2 story multi- family dwelling/ condominiums of wood frame construction.

Cause & Origin/Damage Estimates
Electrical in nature causing approximately $10k in fixed property and contents damage.

Injuries/Accidents
NO INJURIES to civilians or FF’s. 1 feline rescued and administered oxygen via special pet mask on scene.

Evacuations/ Persons Displaced
4 persons displaced. Occupants made own arrangements for temporary housing.

Smoke Detectors
Present.

Incident Synopsis
FF’s responded to a report of a structure fire @ the Muirfield Condominiums, 7936 Greenside Court just before 10 am Monday morning. Forty-two FF’s were called to service and worked approximately 40 minutes to control this blaze which was confined to the exterior of the structure where the fire is believed to have started. The cause of blaze has been determined to be electrical in nature and caused an estimated $10K in damages to two units (7936 & 7944). There were no injuries to report to civilians or FF’s but, one feline was rescued and administered oxygen via special pet oxygen mask. Three occupants were displaced, but made arrangements for temporary housing on their own.

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Charlotte Fire Department

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Report # 091508-013

RE: Central United Methodist Church/ 6030 Albemarle Rd.

Benchmarks
Dispatched - 6:09 am
First CFD Unit Arrives – 6:13 (Car-27) 6:14 (Eng 23)
Control Time – 6:40 am

CFD Personnel/Units
CFD – 31/10
Battalions 4, 1, Engines 23, 3, 15, 29, Rescue 3 and Ladders 23, 29, Car 19, 27, Charlotte Fire Investigation Task Force

Structure/ Location
1-story brick masonry construction; church with office facilities.

Cause & Origin/Damage Estimates
Determined to be an intentionally set fire.

Injuries/Accidents
NO INJURIES

Evacuations/ Persons Displaced N/A Smoke Alarms N/A

Incident Synopsis
Charlotte FF’s responded to a report of a structure fire @ Central United Methodist Church located at 6030 Albemarle Rd. shortly after 6 am Monday morning. It took thirty-one FF’s approximately thirty minutes to control this blaze which was confined to the office area of this facility. However, a significant part of the Church received smoke damage. The cause of blaze has been determined to be incendiary/ intentionally set and caused an estimated $500K in damages. If any one has information they are asked to call Crime Stoppers
# 704.334.1600 or the NC Arson Awareness Council at # 1.800.334.3000-Up to $10K can be available for information that leads to an arrest and conviction.


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Charlotte Fire Department

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Report # 091508-012

RE: Apartment Fire/415 Fairwood Ave

Benchmarks
Dispatched – 08:02
First CFD Unit Arrives – 08:05 (E-2)
Control Time – 08:13 am

CFD Personnel/Units
CFD – 26/8
Battalions 1, 3, Engines 2, 4, 10, 12, Ladder 2, Rescue 10

Structure/ Location
2 story multi-family dwelling of wood frame construction. Owned & managed by the Charlotte Housing Authority.

Cause & Origin/Damage Estimates
Fire caused by lint build-up in the exhaust of the laundry dryer. Fire confined to the kitchen/ laundry room area. Monetary damages are estimated at less than $10K.

Injuries/Accidents
15 y/o male occupant self-evacuated through 2nd story window. Pt was transported with non life-threatening injuries.

Evacuations/ Persons Displaced
2 persons temporarily displaced. Occupants working with the Housing Authority for temporary shelter.

Smoke Detectors
Present and operating.

Incident Synopsis
FF’s responded to a report of a structure fire @ 415 Fairwood Ave shortly before 8 am Monday morning. Twenty-six firefighters were called to service and took just several minutes to control this blaze which was confined to the kitchen/ laundry room area where the fire is believed to have started. The cause of blaze has been determined to be caused by a lint build-up in the dryer exhaust. The fire caused an estimated $10k in damages. One occupant was home at the time of the fire and self-evacuated by jumping from a second story window because of smoke conditions. The occupant received minor injuries as a result of this fall and was transported to an ER for precautionary measures. Two occupants were displaced as a result of the blaze and the Charlotte Housing Authority was assisting the occupants with securing temporary housing.

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