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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
February 22, 2002
Two Alarm Fire Damages Four-Plex Apartment
Media Contact
Captain Patrick J Ellis
Time of Alarm 5:57 pm
Address 2000 Landin Ct Sacramento Ca
Alarm Assignment
3 Chief Officers for command
1 Public Information Officer
6 Engines
2 Ladder trucks
21 Total Personnel
Metro Fire Engine #106 arrived on Landin Ct to find visible flames and
smoke from a two story 4 plex apartment. The fire quickly spread to the
attic of the building. A second alarm was sounded bringing additional
Firefighters to the scene to control the fire.
The fire was brought under control 10 minutes after the arrival of the
first Engine Company. The firefighters were able to contain the fire
damage to the attic are and the involved apartment #4. No one was hurt as
a result of the fire. Fire investigators determined the cause of the fire
to be food left unattended on the stove. The food caught fire and spread
to the wall area.
Damage to the apartment extensive with an estimated loss of $ 10,000 to
the contents and $100,000 to the structure. The Red Cross will handle
temporary housing for the displaced family.
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