Rio Linda Landmark Lewey G'S Burns In Early Morning Fire

Date/Time of Occurance: May 09, 2002 , 1:41 A.M.
Nature of Occurance: Commercial Structure Fire
Location: 6750 Front Street Rio Linda Ca
City: Rio Linda
Contact: Captain Patrick Ellis
Phone: 916-616-2431
Incident Number: 49358
Email: ellis.pat@smfd.ca.gov

 

0141 AM Metro Engine #11 responded to Front Street for a report of a commercial structure fire. Engine #111 arrived and reported heavy smoke and flame coming from the historical watering hole Lewey G'S. Engine #117 and Sacramento City Engine #17 arrived to assist in the firefighting operations. The fire destroyed the attic and contents of the establishment. It was reported that two youths were witnessed running from the area just after the fire started. Arson investigators do not have any suspects at this time. The firefighters stayed on scene for three hours mopping up the hot spots.

 

Incident Commander: James Woodward
First-In Company: Engine 111
Cause: Suspected Arson
Dollar Loss: $100.00
Time To Control: 30 minutes
Incident Duration: 3 hours
Total No. of Medic Units: 1
Total No. of Engine Companies: 4
Total No. of Truck Companies: 1
Total No. of Fire Companies: 8
Total No. of Command and Support Staff: 2
Total No. of Firefighters: 18
Smoke Detectors: Yes
Security Bars: No
Sprinklers: No

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