[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Fire Occurs in Structure Involved in Demolition

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Fire Occurs in Structure Involved in Demolition

COLUMBIA, MO (November 1, 2011) - For Immediate Release:

Fire Occurs in Structure Involved in Demolition

 

Columbia Fire Fighters were called at 5:07 pm on Tuesday, November 1, 2011, to 1409 Paris Road for a reported residential structure fire.

 

Upon their arrival crews reported smoke coming from the rear of the structure. The house is in the process of being demolished so all of the windows and doors are removed. Further investigation revealed that a pile of clothing was on fire in the basement of the structure. The fire was extinguished and under control around six minutes after arrival on the scene.

 

Assistant Fire Marshal Lisa Todd investigated the fire and stated the cause of the fire was undetermined but suspicious. The owner of the structure has not been located at the time of this release. There were no injuries associated with this fire and the only fire related damage in the structure was to the bag of clothing that was on fire.  

 

With the change from Daylight Savings Time (DST) to Central Standard Time (CST) occurring this weekend, remember to set your clock back one (1) hour. And while you're changing your clocks - make sure you take time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms too! The Columbia Fire Department wants to remind residents that working smoke alarms do save lives. Test your smoke alarms at least once a month by pressing the test button. Replace smoke alarm batteries at least once a year. Replace smoke alarms every 10 years. To ensure adequate protection, place smoke alarms in every sleeping room, and in a common area on every floor. If you can not afford a smoke alarm, call the Columbia Fire Department at 573-874-7556 to schedule an appointment to have free smoke alarms installed. For residences who need assistance in checking their smoke alarms, they can also contact the Columbia Fire Department.

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