On Wednesday, March 6 at 2:49 a.m., the Arcata Fire District
was dispatched to a residential structure fire on Murray Road.
Multiple reports came in that a 2-story residential structure was well-involved in fire. The
first engine arrived and found a two-story structure 75% involved.
Due to the volume of fire and partial collapse of the compromised structure, firefighters
engaged in exterior operations utilizing large hose streams of water and the deck gun.
Fuel loading contributed to the long burn time of the fire.
The building was vacant and boarded-up prior to the fire. No civilians or firefighters were
injured during this incident, but the structure was a complete loss. The cause of the fire
is under investigation.
The Arcata Fire District would like to thank Fieldbrook Volunteer Fire, Westhaven
Volunteer Fire, Blue Lake Volunteer Fire, Humboldt Bay Fire and Calfire for responding,
and Samoa Fire District for covering our stations during our involvement in this incident.
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