Raytown Fire
Protection District
Press Release
Raytown Residence Heavily Damaged By Fire
PIO Assigned: Mike Hunley Battalion Chief
Follow up Info: Mike Hunley 816-737-6034
Date: February 11, 2012
Location: 9905 East 55th
Street
Time of the call: 11:44 A.M.
First Unit on the scene: Engine 1
Number of Units: 12
Number of Firefighters: 38
Injuries: None
Property Loss/Damage: $45,200
Contents Loss: Unknown
Property Saved: Total Loss
Origin and Cause: Bedroom, careless smoking
Additional information:
Called to the scene of a structure fire at a residence, caller
reported flames showing with someone at the back of the house calling for
help. The occupant had exited the rear
of the house but was unable to get down from the second story deck. Neighbors assisted the
occupant down from the deck prior to the arrival of the first fire units. The
occupant was alone in the structure, uninjured and refused medical treatment. Upon Engine 1’s arrival heavy smoke and flame
was visible from the front and both sides of the structure. Crews utilized two 1¾” attack lines to bring the
fire under control. A hydrant was connected for water supply. Kansas City Fire Department assisted Raytown
Fire with cutting a hole in the roof and completing overhaul.
Two adult dogs escaped the structure but
several puppies did not survive.
After the investigation was completed the
structure was turned over to the occupants.
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