No one injured in North Sacramento Street Fire yesterday

Approximately 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, the Susanville Interagency Dispatch Center dispatched units from the Susanville Fire Department, CalFire, CDCR Fire, and Susan River Fire Protection District to a reported residential structure fire on the 100 block of North Sacramento Street, according to a statement from the Susanville Fire Department. SIFC advised that all occupants were out of the house.

SFD E623 arrived on scene and found a working fire with heavy smoke and flames coming from the windows on the front and side of the house. E623 assumed command and initiated fire attack.

CalFire E2261 and B2207 arrived on scene and ventilated the roof to release the hot gases and smoke from inside the residence. E2261 and B2207 assisted E623 with complete extinguishment of the fire. CDCR E5210 arrived on scene and assisted with salvage and overhaul.

CalFire E2281 was available on scene to help cover the city.

Once overhaul was completed, a fire investigation began. The fire was determined to have started in the front bedroom; however, the cause is still under investigation.

There were no firefighter or civilian injuries.

The fire did displace two adults, opne child and one dog. The American Red Cross was contacted to provide assistance.

CalFire, CDCR Fire, Susanville Police Department, Susanville Public Works and the Lassen Municipal Utility District supported the SFD.

The occupants were able to escape the fire and smoke due to working smoke detectors. The SFD reminds everyone to change out your smoke detector batteries on Nov. 2 when we “fall back” for daylight saving time.