Fire Destroys Sequim Home
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Sequim, Washington
At 2:34P.M. Thursday, January 7, 2010, Clallam County Fire District 3 was dispatched to a fully involved structure fire at 709 East Fir Street in Sequim. Upon arrival at 2:36P.M, fire crews found flames and smoke visible from the font porch, front door and widows of the 1,300 square foot building. A direct fire attack from Engine 34, quartered at the 5th Avenue station, began immediately after arrival and crews entered the residence to quickly suppress the fire.
The resident, Yvonne Sayers had come home minutes earlier and opened the front door, which introduced fresh air to the interior that was charged with heat and smoke from a smoldering fire already in progress. The rapidly growing fire quickly escalated and spread through the structure.
No one was home at the time of the fire, although several animals died as a result of the blaze, including a cat and several birds. A dog, belonging to the resident was also reported missing.
No one was injured in this fire.
No other structures were threatened and neighbors were not evacuated.
For approximately one hour, Fir Street was closed for fire suppression activities.
The fire was suppressed at 3:00 and completely extinguished within one hour of arrival. An investigation into the cause and origin is being conducted by Chief Roger Moeder, C.C.F.D. #3 Fire Marshal.
3 Engines, 2 Aid Cars, 2 Chief Officers, and the District PIO were dispatched to the fire for a total of 21 personnel. In addition 2 Sequim Police Officers provided traffic control, Sequim Ambulance sent a unit to standby, Hans Bailey, C.C.F.D. #3 Chaplain arrived to offer assistance, representatives from the American Red Cross were called to the scene, Sequim City crews turned off the water meter, and the Public Utility District disconnected power to the building.
Command was terminated at 4:12 P.M.
