Date |
Friday, 5/26/00 |
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Incident Times |
Dispatch | 0741 |
Onscene | 0745 |
2nd Alarm | 0744 |
Under Control | 0808 |
Close | 1037 |
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Incident Type |
Single Family Dwelling Fire |
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Incident Number |
00-1654 (SCF001470002) |
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Incident Address |
1825 Brittan Avenue, San Carlos |
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Alarm Level |
2nd Alarm |
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Equipment/Personnel Onscene |
Engine Companies | 5 (E12, E13, E16, E18, E19) |
Truck Companies | 2 (T9, PT13) |
Special Units | 4 (AT9, F4A, OES3, PHOTO1) |
Chief Officers | 4 (BC3, BC4, BC4B, CH2) |
Total Personnel | 32 |
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Agencies Responding |
South County Fire Authority |
Redwood City Fire Department |
Woodside Fire Department |
San Mateo County Fire (CDF) |
San Mateo County Office of Emergency Services |
San Carlos Police Department |
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Situation Encountered/Actions Taken |
One story, three-bedroom single family dwelling. Heavy fire showing upon arrival. Six handlines used for fire extinguishment. Roof ventilated with chainsaws. Minor fire extension to roof of 1833 Brittan Avenue. Both homes were occupied at time of fire. Fire reported by occupant of 1825 Brittan Avenue. |
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Fire Origin |
Cloth-covered chair in living room. |
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Cause of Fire |
Improperly discarded cigarette ignited chair spreading to drapes and wall. |
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Damage Estimate |
Structural | $150,000 |
Contents | $50,000 |
|
Number of Casualties |
Two minor injuries to firefighters. |
|
Incident Commander |
B/C Richard Price, SCFA |
|
Reporting Officer |
Captain Mike Miller, SCFA |
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05/26/2000 1726 |