[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Early Morning Apartment Fire Injures Resident

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Early Morning Apartment Fire Injures Resident

COLUMBIA, MO (March 30, 2012) - For Immediate Release:

Early Morning Apartment Fire Injures Resident 

 

Columbia Fire Fighters were called at 02:08 am on Friday, March 30, 2012, to 2012 W Ash Apt A-6, for a commercial structure fire.

 

Upon their arrival, at 02:13, crews reported heavy flames showing from the 2nd floor window of apartment A-6; crews had the fire knocked down by 02:30. The fire was contained to the apartment of origin with smoke, heat, and water damage extending to neighboring apartments and the apartments below. The female resident of the apartment escaped the structure but received minor burns; she was transported to the University Hospital for treatment. There was also a cat living in the apartment that perished during the fire.

 

Assistant Fire Marshal Lisa Todd investigated the fire and stated the cause of the fire was undetermined at this time. She also issued a preliminary damage estimate of $ 150,000.00. Witnesses did report hearing smoke alarms sounding at the time of the fire.

 

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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