RHFD

RODEO HERCULES FIRE DISTRICT/PINOLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

M E D I A   R E L E A S E

DATE: 10/04/2011

TIME OF ALARM: 21:55

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Structure Fire

LOCATION: 412 Grenadine Street

RESPONSE: Q76, E75, E73, E69, T78, E78, E70, BS61, BC7, BC71, BC64

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Pinole Fire Department, Contra Costa County Fire District, Crockett Fire Department, Richmond Fire Department, Hercules Police Department.

TOTAL FIRE PERSONNEL AT SCENE: 30

FIRE INFORMATION:

Control Time: 22:55 PM                           

Structure Loss: $300,000

Content Loss:  $25,000

Property Saved: Adjacent homes

Cause: Undetermined/Under investigation

GENERAL STORY: All Concerned- Quint 76 was requested to respond for an extinguished fence fire. Upon their arrival there were flames through the roof of the home at 412 Grenadine Street in the City of Hercules. Quint 76 requested a full structure assignment and lines were put in place for fire attack. The fire was well established in the attic area of the home. Upon entering the front door, Captain 76 noticed marijuana plants and several containers of an unknown substance. A decision was made to start a defensive fire attack from the exterior. Units from Battalion 7, Richmond Fire Department and Crockett Fire Department assisted with extinguishment. Environmental health was requested for the removal of the containers of unknown substances, Hercules police Department stood by to secure the home until the morning. Fire watch was posted throughout the night to handle any hot spots.

PRESS RELEASE BY: Darren Johnson Battalion Chief        DATE: 10/04/2011

CONTACT PERSON / PHONE NUMBER:  510-799-4561