RHFD

DATE: March 28, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 9:27 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Structure Fire
LOCATION: 289 Newbury Street (Hercules)
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 1 Ladder Truck, 1 Fire Investigator
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Pinole Fire Department, Crockett Carquinez Fire District, El Cerrito, Contra Costa County Fire District
TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 17
FIRE INFORMATION:

• Control Time: 10:27
• No. of Structures Damaged: One (1) single family residence
• Structure Loss: $ 150,000
• Content Loss: $ 50,000
• Property Saved: Adjacent home
• Cause: Under investigation

GENERAL STORY: At 9:27 Monday evening the Rodeo Hercules Fire District and Battalion 7 fire cooperators responded to a structure fire at 289 Newbury Street in Hercules (Foxborough). The first unit to arrive at scene found a well advanced fire with flames and smoke issuing from the windows and eves of a single story, single family dwelling. 17 fire fighters controlled the fire within one hour. The fire nearly destroyed the entire house. Occupants were home and had escaped the blaze with no injuries. Two adjoining homes were not damaged. Residents lost most all of their personal belongings and are receiving assistance from the American Red Cross.
 
PRESS RELEASE BY: Darren Johnson, Battalion Chief
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Darren Johnson – 925-766-6335