News Release from: Salem Fire Dept.
TWO- ALARM HOUSE FIRE
Posted: June 28th, 2011 12:02 PM
Salem Fire Fighters responded to a one-story residential structure fire located at 2500 Block of Carleton Way NE, Salem, Oregon 97301 on June 28, 2011 at approximately 9:52 AM.
A Rural Metro medic unit who was responding to a medical call in the area reported the smoke and fire.
The first arriving fire fighters discovered heavy flames coming from the rear of the structure.
The occupants who were home at the time discovered the fire and were able to safety escape from the structure.
No injuries were reported to the occupants or fire fighters.
Approximately 30 Fire fighters from the Salem Fire Department & Chemeketa Community College Fire Program were on the scene.
The fire damage is estimated at $100,000 to Structure, Vehicle and Contents.
The fire started on an exterior cover patio area and spread to the structure.
The fire was caused by a juvenile playing with a BBQ lighter igniting items on the patio.
No photos are available at this time.
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