This house was damaged by the fire that broke out at a nearby auto shop in Susupe on Saturday.
(Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services) — On Saturday, May 18, 2024, at approximately 10:19 p.m., a male caller reported a fire by the road behind the Department of Corrections.
At 10:20 p.m., Forestry-4, Engine-2, Medic-1, Engine-5, Forestry-5, and Rescue-1 responded to the described location.
At 10:23 p.m. Rescue-1 was the first unit to arrive on the scene, conducted a scene size up, and reported to dispatch that there was a trash fire that was near the structure and vehicles on the north side of the structure.
At 10:24 p.m. the trash fire had spread to the structure. Rescue-1 personnel started evacuating nearby residents safely away from the structure.
Several off-duty firefighters from Alpha Shift reported in to assist with containing the fire.
At 1:08 a.m. the Bravo Shift commander, Captain J. C. Camacho, reported that the main fire was under control and they were beginning the mop-up.
At 2:07 a.m. the fire was contained, extinguished and mop-up was completed.
The Division of Fire Prevention and Arson Investigation investigators arrived on the scene to investigate and assess the cause of the fire.
Fire Investigator L. Iguel stated, “With multiple fuel loads, the fire was able to spread quickly towards the southern side of the structure. Minor soot damage was found on adjacent structures on the southern side, and the suppression operation was able to control the fire’s exposure and contain it in one area. Furthermore, the eastern side of the structure’s tin roofs had collapsed from the fire. Based on scene investigations and interview statements, the area of the origin was located on the northeast side of the property. The structure was housing about 14 individuals who were all safely evacuated. No injuries or fatalities were reported on scene.”
The cause of the fire remains under investigation and will be determined at a later date by the Division of Fire and Arson Investigation.
