Firefighters respond to structure fire in Fairview
By The Nelson Daily Staff
A late evening fire in Fairview was quickly extinguished by Nelson Fire & Rescue Services Friday evening.
The structure fire was reported at 9:30 p.m. in the 600 Block of Third Street Nelson Fire & Rescue Services said in a media release Saturday.
“Both on duty members responded immediately with 15 additional members responding from home,” the Nelson Fire & Rescue Services media release said.
“Upon arrival of the first crew, there was visible smoke and flames coming from a basement bedroom window.”
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services said the first arriving crew’s primary objective was to knock the flames down and prevent the fire from spreading to the rest of the house.
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services said the fire was extinguished in approximately 20 minutes.
“Crews spent the next few hours ensuring there was no further fire spread and began a fire investigation,” Nelson Fire & Rescue Services said.
“The fire appears to have originated in a basement suite bedroom (and) was contained the to this area.”
“Unfortunately, the rest of the basement suffered heavy smoke and heat damage,” Nelson Fire & Rescue Services added.
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services damages to the residence is estimated at $100,000 and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services there were no injuries reported due to the fire.
Fifteen firefighters responded to the incident with two fire engines, and two utility vehicles.
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services said additional assistance was provided by two members from Nelson Police and two members from Nelson Hydro.
Nelson Fire & Rescue Services would like to take this opportunity to remind the public to ensure an evacuation plan is in place for family and remember to test your smoke alarm monthly.
Damage to the Third Street residence due to the basement suite fire was estimated at $100,000. — Photo courtesy Nelson Fire & Rescue Services
