Humboldt Bay Fire

Humboldt Bay Fire release:

On June 26th at 2206 hours, Humboldt Bay Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of 2nd and V Streets in Eureka. Three engines, one truck, and one battalion chief responded. The first arriving unit, Engine 8114, reported heavy fire and smoke showing from a large, single-story residential structure and immediately requested a second alarm.

Engine 8114 established a water supply and advanced a 21⁄2-inch hose line into the structure to begin fire attack. Battalion Chief 8103 arrived and assumed Incident Command, while Truck 8181 performed a primary search of the interior for any trapped occupants. Engine 8115 arrived and deployed additional hose lines to support fire suppression efforts. Engine 8113 accessed the roof via ground ladders and conducted vertical ventilation operations.

The fire had extended into the attic and other concealed spaces, requiring firefighters to pull ceilings from the interior and cut additional ventilation openings in the roof to fully extinguish the fire. No victims were found inside the building. The fire was fully extinguished after approximately three hours of firefighting operations.

The structure sustained significant fire and water damage, with estimated losses totaling $400,000. The building is considered a total loss. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The cause of the fire is considered suspicious and is currently under investigation.

Humboldt Bay Fire would like to extend sincere thanks to the following agencies for their invaluable assistance at the fire scene and for providing coverage for additional emergency calls during the incident: Arcata Fire District, Samoa Peninsula Fire District, Blue Lake Fire District, Loleta Fire District, CAL FIRE, City Ambulance, City of Eureka, Eureka Police Department, California Highway Patrol, and PG&E.

We also remind the public to exercise caution when driving near emergency scenes. Please slow down and remain alert for firefighters and other emergency personnel working in and around active incidents. Your awareness helps keep everyone safe.