Residential Structure Fire

NEWS RELEASE

Contact: Rosie Flores

Office: (714)288-2546 | Cell: (714)743-4838

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Single-story Dwelling Fire Displaces Family

Orange, California, November 25, 2022 – The Orange City Fire Department responded to a call of a residential fire at 6:00 PM today. Upon arrival at 336 E. Monroe Avenue, Orange Engine 1 found heavy fire showing from a single-story, single-family residence, declared a working fire, and stretched hose lines into the dwelling to attack the fire. Orange Engine 5 took command and began assigning tasks to arriving fire units. Orange Truck 1 was assigned to perform vertical ventilation. The crew cut a large hole in the roof to expel the smoke and hot gases. Orange Engine 3 was assigned evacuation, while remaining crews checked for fire extension and performed salvage and overhaul operations. The fire was knocked down in 22 minutes. Upon release from a neighboring fire incident, Orange Battalion 1 took over command from Orange Engine 5.

Thirty-five fire personnel responded to the incident.  The Orange City Fire Department received assistance from Anaheim Fire and Rescue, the Orange County Fire Authority, the Orange Police Department, and Southern California Edison. Six adults, four children, and one pet were displaced and received assistance from Red Cross. No firefighter or civilian injuries were reported. The fire’s cause and damage estimate are under investigation.

www.orangecityfire.org

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