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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Report # 012009-006

Charlotte Fire Department

News Media After Action Report


Report # 012009-006

RE: # House Fire/ 3929 Broadview Drive

Benchmarks
Dispatched – 6:40 pm
First CFD Unit Arrives –6:44 pm (Battalion 3)
Control Time – Approximately 7:00 pm

CFD Personnel/Units
CFD – 24/ 5
Battalion 3, 1, Engines 10, 2, 12, Ladder 2, Rescue 10, The Fire Investigation Task Force

Structure/ Location
One-story single family dwelling

Cause & Origin/Damage Estimates
Accidental due to a candle in use while power was out, approximately $40K damages

Injuries/Accidents
NO Injuries

Evacuations/ Persons Displaced
Family of four escaped unharmed, American Red Cross is assisting

Smoke Alarm
Undetermined

Incident Synopsis

Just after 6 pm Tuesday evening, FF’s were called to a reported house fire on Broadview Drive. First arriving FF’s reported heavy smoke coming from this one-story home. The fire was brought under control in about twenty minutes, but not before the blaze caused damage estimated at $40K. The cause of the fire was ruled accidental due to a candle that was in use while the home was without power.

#END # CFD – PIO – RB

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