Overnight House Fire started in Bathroom
Interconnected Smoke alarm alerts tenants to act on an incipient fire
NEWS RELEASE - Distributed August 14, 2020 10:14 AM
Summary
On Wednesday night working smoke alarms alerted tenants to an accidental fire started in a bathroom on Bowen Rd. Two occupants escaped the fire and quick action with extinguishers and removal of the object on fire saved the home. The occupants were temporarily displaced from a basement suite as a result of the fire. The home is insured however the renters in the suite do not have any type of insurance.
Link to Strategic Plan: Smoke alarms enhance community safety and increase the livability of our city.
Key Points
- Working smoke alarms save lives and property
- Improperly extinguished cigarettes are among the top 3 causes of fires.
- Nanaimo Fire Rescue recommends all citizens look at purchasing home and/or tenant insurance.
Quotes
"Early warning from a smoke alarm resulted in quick action by the tenants to extinguish an incipient fire in a rental home."
Fire Prevention Officer
Nanaimo Fire Rescue
Quick Facts
- Improperly extinguished cigarettes are one of the top 3 causes of fire.
- Many renters do not have adequate insurance to cover accidental loss.
- Working smoke alarms helped to alert the household to evacuate and extinguish the fire.
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Contact:
Alan Millbank
Fire Prevention Officer
Nanaimo Fire Rescue
250-755-4562
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