Raytown Fire Protection District
Press Release
Early Morning Structure Fire Damages Raytown Home
PIO
Assigned: Matt Mace, Fire Marshal
Follow up
Info: Matt Mace 816-737-6034
Date:
February 26, 2012
Location: 11311
E 77 Terrace
Time of the
call: 04:30 A.M.
First Unit
on the scene: Engine 2
Number of
Units: 3
Number of
Firefighters: 12
Injuries:
None
Property
Loss/Damage: $8,500.00
Contents
Loss: Unknown
Property
Saved: $40,000.00
Origin and
Cause: Under Investigation
Additional
information:
Five people
who were all out of the residence at the time of Engine 2’s arrival occupied
the home. Engine 2 found fire
showing in the rear of the structure, and from the attic vents. The crews were able to utilize two 1 ¾”
attack lines to bring the fire under control in eight minutes.
The home did
not have working smoke detectors, the occupants stated they were alerted to the
fire by neighbors who came over and beat on the front door of the home.
After the investigation was completed
the structure was turned over
**END**
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