PRESS RELEASE

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Structure Fire

Logan, Utah – October 25, 2012 – The Logan Fire Department with automatic aid from North Logan, Smithfield and Cache County responded to a report of a structure fire at 653 East 800 North.  The fire was reported to the 911 dispatch center by one of the occupants of the building who had woke to find smoke filling the bedroom,at approx. 5:30 am.

 

Upon arrival the fire department found moderate amounts of smoke from the attic of the building.  The building contained two apartments and four tenants.  All the tenants had exited the building.  One person was medically evaluated and released on the scene.

A small amount of fire was found in the attic and was quickly extinguished by the fire department.  Fire damage was contained to the attic above one room with smoke damage throughout the building.  Damage is estimated at $25,000.00. 

The cause of the fire has been determined as accidental and originated in the electrical system of the building.  No exposures to other structures or injuries were reported.

Contact:

Craig Humphreys, Fire Marshal

Logan City Fire Department

76 East 200 North

Logan, Utah 84321

435-716-9515 Office
 
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