Gail Ln.
6-28-2007

Below are pictures of a triplex townhouse that has been heavily damaged by fire.  Fortunately No persons were seriously injured in this fire, but one person was treated for smoke inhalation.

Two of the three home units were destroyed.  The third had received slight smoke damage throughout as well as water damage on the down stairs level.


The above picture shows the back of the town house. The fire started in the down stairs of this unit.

The above photos show the upstairs area of one unit where the fire had originated.  There was very heavy fire damage, as noted.  Entry into this space by fire personnel was halted due to an unstable floor.  Firefighter and human safety is always first in the minds of those responding to such emergencies.

This photo shows the supporting walls that hold up the upper level. This is also the area that the fire is believed to have started.  You may note that the structural integrity of these walls has been jeopardized, and risk of collapse is becoming a danger.

The specific cause of this fire is "undetermined".  Discarded or dropped smoking material is considered most probable.




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