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Press release from Humboldt Bay Fire:

At approximately 9:08 am on Tuesday, December 17th Humboldt Bay Fire (HBF) was dispatched to a reported structure fire on the 1800 block of Circle Dr. Several reporting parties stated flames and smoke were visible from a residence at that location. HBF responded with a full first alarm assignment consisting of four fire engines and a Battalion Chief.

Engine 8114 arrived on scene first due and reported heavy fire and smoke showing from the porch and attic area of a single-story residential structure. E8115 arrived on scene and established a water supply while E8114 began attacking the fire. Additional units arrived on scene and confirmed that everyone was out of the structure. Fire control was achieved in approximately 10 minutes. At the time of the fire the structure one resident was home. She was able to exit the structure on her own with no injuries.

The pre-fire value of the home was approximately $375,000 with estimated fire loss totaling $60,000. Fire crews did an excellent job protecting the majority of the interior of the home and contents through aggressive fire attack and salvage work. PG&E responded to the scene and secured the gas and electrical service from the residence. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Humboldt Bay Fire would like to remind everyone that smoke detectors save lives! Smoke detectors give you crucial early warning that there may be a fire in your home and allots you time to escape. Once you’ve exited a home go to your family meeting place and ensure that everyone has made it out.