RHFD

DATE: May 18, 2011
TIME OF ALARM: 5:56 PM
TYPE OF INCIDENT: Vehicle Fire Threatening a Structure
LOCATION: 112 Goldenrod Drive (Hercules)
RESPONSE: 1 Engine
ASSISTING AGENCIES: Hercules Police Dept.

TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 3
FIRE INFORMATION:

• Control Time: 6:06 PM
• No. of Vehicle(s) Damaged: One (1)
• Vehicle Loss: $5000
• Content Loss: $500
• Property Saved: Adjacent home
• Cause: Undetermined/Under investigation

GENERAL STORY: All Concerned-

At 5:56 this evening the Rodeo-Hercules Fire District responded to a reported Vehicle Fire at 112 Goldenrod Drive, Hercules. Quint 76 arrived at scene and reported a vehicle fire with structure threatened. Firefighters deployed a single hoseline between the home and automobile and extinguished the blaze. There was minimal damage to the residence. Property owner indicated that she had arrived home earlier and had encountered no problems with the vehicle. While leaving to run and errand she discovered smoke from under the hood. The quick thinking resident alerted 911 and evacuated her children to the backyard prior to our arrival. There were no injuries to the residents or firefighting personnel. The fire was extinguished utilizing single fire unit and confined to the car. The interior of the vehicle and its contents sustained significant fire and smoke damage. The origin of the fire was near the engine compartment and the cause is under investigation.

PRESS RELEASE BY: Rick Perez, Fire Captain
CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER: Rick Perez – 510-799-4561