Fire Department

Kitchen Fire Displaces Family of Three
Three people were displaced when a fire damaged their apartment on Straubel Court Saturday evening.  Fire units were dispatched to a kitchen fire in a multi-family apartment building at 3:17 pm.
Ladder 8 was first to arrive on scene first at 3:22 pm, and reported smoke coming from the second floor window of the apartment building. Ladder 8 began interior firefighting operations and were able to put out the kitchen fire with a water can. The fire was extinguished at 3:26pm. Crews from Engine 8 assisted with ventilation.
Fire damage was limited to the kitchen area, and included appliances and cabinets. Smoke damage was extensive.
The fire was caused by heating oil left on the stove unattended after previously being used to cook.
No injuries were reported at the scene. The Red Cross is assisting the family with temporary housing.

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