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• SCANNER TRAFFIC INDICATES: Structure Fire at Alliance Road Mobile Home Park

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From Arcata Fire:

At approximately 12:20 P.M., Arcata Fire District was dispatched to a structure fire on the 3000 block of Alliance Road in the Arcata Mobile Estates.

Upon arrival, Battalion Chief Curt Watkins reported light brown smoke coming from the back of the office building. He immediately assigned the first engine on scene to perform tank water attack. The fire was extinguished within a few minutes of the first engine’s arrival.

Based on witness statements and after further investigation, the fire was caused by vapors of isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) coming in contact with a spark. The fire was contained to a small work area inside the building. No injuries were reported. The estimated dollar saved is $90,000.00 and the estimated dollar loss is $1,000.00.

Arcata Fire District responded with three engines and four chief officers. Humboldt Bay Fire responded with one engine and one chief officer and Blue Lake Volunteer Fire Department responded with one engine and one chief officer.

With this unfortunate accident, Arcata Fire District reminds the community to know where your fire extinguishers are located. If you don’t know how to use a fire extinguisher, contact your local fire agency for classes.