Portland Fire Department investigators determine the preliminary cause of 3 alarm fire yesterday on Columbia Road
Portland, Maine - Portland Fire Department investigators have completed their preliminary investigation and determined the cause of an intense 3 alarm fire to be accidental in nature attributed to an electrical circuit.
The Fire, reported around 9:00AM yesterday by a passerby, required a third alarm response from the Portland Fire Department. The fire was under control in about 90 minutes, but, the home was left uninhabitable.
According to Chief Jerome LaMoria of the Portland Fire Department “Any improperly installed, maintained or overloaded electrical system could present fire hazards”. Chief LaMoria indicates “Any electrical work should always be performed by a qualified and licensed electrician to ensure safety”.
One firefighter sustained a minor leg injury during the fire, but, returned to duty later in the day
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Results of 84 Irving Street fire investigation inconclusive
Portland Maine – The Portland Fire department has concluded its investigation into a fast moving 3 alarm blaze that destroyed an Irving St apartment building January 19th.
Captain Keith Gautreau, the lead fire investigator for the Portland Fire Department, states “The cause will be undetermined due to a lack of physical evidence.”
Investigators had made several attempts to gather evidence, but, the damage to the building was so severe that investigators were unable to safely enter the remnants of the building.
Fire Chief Jerome LaMoria indicates that city officials have “deemed that the building is dangerous and individuals should not enter. Anyone entering the building does so at their own risk.” LaMoria also reasserts that working smoke detectors in the building prevented a real tragedy that night. I can’t stress this enough: smoke detectors save lives.” City officials continue to work with the owner to ensure that the building and premises meet minimum safety requirements.
The fire was reported shortly after 9:30 PM on Sunday January 19th, 2014 requiring a three alarm response from the Portland Fire Department. No injuries were reported.
Captain Keith Gautreau, the lead fire investigator for the Portland Fire Department, states “The cause will be undetermined due to a lack of physical evidence.”
Investigators had made several attempts to gather evidence, but, the damage to the building was so severe that investigators were unable to safely enter the remnants of the building.
Fire Chief Jerome LaMoria indicates that city officials have “deemed that the building is dangerous and individuals should not enter. Anyone entering the building does so at their own risk.” LaMoria also reasserts that working smoke detectors in the building prevented a real tragedy that night. I can’t stress this enough: smoke detectors save lives.” City officials continue to work with the owner to ensure that the building and premises meet minimum safety requirements.
The fire was reported shortly after 9:30 PM on Sunday January 19th, 2014 requiring a three alarm response from the Portland Fire Department. No injuries were reported.
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