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Posted on: July 23, 2024

[ARCHIVED] No injuries in North Union electrical fire

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Incident number: 24005239
Type of emergency: Structure fire
Incident date: 7/21/2024
Incident time: 6:39 a.m.
Address/location: 89 N. Union St.

Occupied? Yes
Owner: Unknown

Probable cause, if known: Electrical
Structure type: Multi-family dwelling
Construction type: Wood
Estimated property damage: $30,000
Estimated contents damage: $10,000
Location/extent of damage: Exterior side, second floor, and attic

Hazardous materials involved?: NA
Specialized rescues?: NA
Vehicles involved: NA

Injuries
None 

Fatalities
None 

Other information: Fire crews arrived to find fire coming from the electrical meter on the outside of the house. Fire was spreading up the side of the house on the inside, up to the attic. Light smoke was showing from the roof line. 

Crews pulled attack lines and made a coordinated attack on the outside, while locating the fire on the inside. Crews evacuated one person. LifeCare Ambulance responded, and responders checked for injuries and found none. Once fire control was completed, fire crews performed overhaul operations. 

The cause of the fire appears to be electrical; it was coming from the meter panel outside the home. Two individuals had to be relocated with the help of the American Red Cross.

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