Fire Investigation Updates

Update on four recent incidents from SFD's Special Investigation Unit **

The structure fire today at 2006 West Gardner has been determined to be accidental in nature and caused by workers utilizing a propane torch too close to combustibles during a plumbing repair. Estimated loss is approximately $75,000. A more detailed Media Release is forthcoming.

The structure fire on January 20, 2008 at 3110 North Alberta has been determined to be accidental in nature and caused by discarded smoking materials. Estimated loss is approximately $30,000

The commercial building fire on January 17, 2008 at 322 North Foothill Drive has been determined to be accidental and caused by a portable heating device too close to combustibles. Estimated loss is approximately $399,500.

The structure fire on January 15, 2008 at 5727 North Calispel has been determined to be accidental and caused by combustibles located too close to a gas-powered water heater. Estimated loss is approximately $200,000