NFR Responds to another structure fire.

House damaged and not habitable

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed August 11, 2014 9:34 AM

Summary

Nanaimo Fire Rescue crews were called out to a structure fire on Victoria Road in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 10th. NFR crews were met with heavy smoke and flames showing from a single story structure. Crews were able to knock the fire down quickly however the home sustained heavy smoke and fire damage. One person rented the home and did not have insurance but was able to stay with family locally. The Fire Prevention Officer investigated through the morning Sunday and deemed the fire suspicious, turning the file over the RCMP for further investigation.

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Key Points

Structure Fire in early morning hours of Sunday. There were no injuries at the fire.
Fire is suspicious and the file has been turned over to the RCMP.
One person rented the home and was able to stay with family members locally.

Quotes

"Upon arrival the crews were met with heavy smoke and flames. A quick attack was made to knock the fire down but crews were on scene for quite some time monitoring and extinguishing additional hotspots."

Martin Drakeley

Assistant Chief, Operations

Nanaimo Fire Rescue

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Contact:

Martin Drakeley

Assistant Chief, Operations

Nanaimo Fire Rescue

250-756-5811

martin.drakeley@nanaimo.ca

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