27/July/2012 – Structure Fire – “A” Shift

Incident # 12-04100 – A electrical problem caused a fire that heavily damaged a mobile home at 95 Jennings Court Friday afternoon 27-July at 16:21. The fire occurred during a heavy thunderstorm that produced a great deal of lightning. This could have been a contributing factor. Engine 19 arrived to find heavy smoke conditions from the single wide mobile home, with flames coming from a front window. Firefighter-Paramedics deployed one 1-3/4 handline through the front door, quickly extinguishing the fire and containing it to area of origin. The remainder of the home suffered from smoke and heat damage, displacing the family who resided there. A small puppy who was inside the residence died from apparent smoke inhalation. Firefighters removed the small canine, wrapping it in a blanket. The family wished to bury the animal themselves. The fire originated on the front wall near the doorway, burned through the wall and a portion of the floor near the wall. A window unit air conditioner and power strip were connected to the outlet, possibly overloading the circuit. Fire units were on the scene for 1-1/2 hours. The Charleston Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting the family.

Engine 1, Engine 19, Tender 1, Tender 9, Tender 12, Tender 19, Tender 27, Medic 9, Medic 19, Battalion 1, Car 105, Car 107, Car 110, Car 119. Battalion Chief Joey Campbell served as Incident Commander.