Photos by Andrew Goff

UPDATE, 6:01 p.m.: Humboldt Bay Fire has released more info on today’s fire:

At 1450 hours on 5-29-15, Humboldt Bay Fire (HBF) was dispatched to a reported structure fire on the 1100 block of Pine St.  HBF responded with three engines, one ladder truck and two Chief Officers.

First arriving units reported a single story wood frame residential structure with heavy gray smoke pushing from an attached rear garage, and with gray smoke also coming from the roof vents and eves.  Additionally,  a walk around of the structure found a separate garage to the rear threatened by the fire.

Fire crews initiated an interior fire attack and began to search for occupants that may be inside.  Fortunately as the crews were performing the search, the residents were contact and confirmed that everyone had exited safely and that no one was injured.  Crews were also able to successfully protect the exposed garage to the rear with no damage.

Due to the old construction of the building, fire crews found pockets of hidden fire in concealed void spaces throughout the residence.  Crews worked for approximately one hour to expose the hidden fire, and complete extinguishment.

Total loss to the structure and contents is estimated at approximately $100,000.

The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time, but is under investigation.

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UPDATE, 4 p.m.: Humboldt Bay Fire Battalion Chief Bill Reynolds spoke briefly with the Outpost‘s Andrew Goff about the fire this afternoon. Now word on cause yet, Reynolds set, but an investigation has begun and more information will be available soon. Audio below:

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UPDATE, 3:40 p.m.: The fire is under control.

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Humboldt Bay Fire has been called to a “fully involved” structure fire near the corner of Pine and Simpson, just a few blocks off Broadway. The fire began in an outbuilding facing the alley, but has since spread to the main home. Five engines are on scene.

The Outpost is posting photos as our Andrew Goff snaps them, below, and will put more information at the top of the post when we get it.