RHFD

DATE: May 16, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 8:03 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Structure Fire
LOCATION: 136 Emerald Way (Hercules)
RESPONSE: 4 Engines, 1 Ladder Truck, 2 Battalion Chief(s)
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Pinole Fire Department, Crockett Carquinez Fire District, Contra Costa County Fire District

TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 16
FIRE INFORMATION:

• Control Time: 8:37
• No. of Structures Damaged: One (1) single family residence
• Structure Loss: $ 50,000
• Content Loss: $ 50,000
• Property Saved: Adjacent homes
• Cause: Probable electric appliance

GENERAL STORY: All Concerned-

At 8:03 this evening the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District, Pinole Fire Department, Contra Costa County Fire District, and Crockett-Carquinez Fire District responded to a reported Residential Structure Fire at 136 Emerald Way, Hercules. Quint 76 and Engine 75 arrived simultaneously at scene and reported smoke showing from the second floor of a two story dwelling. Hercules Police Department informed the first arriving units that a bedroom was ablaze. Homeowners attempted to extinguish the fire after being alerted via smoke detector but were unsuccessful. The occupants of the home were able to evacuate prior to our arrival. There were no injuries to the residents or firefighting personnel. The fire was extinguished utilizing first alarm resources and confined to the second floor. The interior of the home and its contents sustained significant fire and smoke damage. Firefighters were able to salvage the home and most its contents. Four Engine Companies, one Truck Company, and two Command Vehicles staffed by 15 firefighters and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to this incident. The residents of the home were displaced and shelter arrangements were secured by the American Red Cross. The origin of the fire was near a portable heating appliance and the cause is under investigation.

PRESS RELEASE BY: Bryan Craig, Battalion Chief
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Bryan Craig – 510-799-4561