Structure Fire Structure Fire
At 1808 hrs multiple reports of flames showing from a structure located at 609 Summer Street were received.
Incident Found on Arrival: Arriving fire department units found heavy flames coming from the front of a 2 story victorian residence. The residence has buildings located closely to each side that were threatened. City Ambulance and Pacific Gas and Electric were requested for posible medical issues and a downed electrical service line.
Action Taken: The fire was quickly reduced by a hoseline operated by the first in apparatus, crews accessed the first floor apartment and extinguished the fire in the room of origin. Additional crews accessed the second floor apartment and found fire located within the walls and attic. The fire was controlled at 1834 hrs. Extensive overhaul was performed to ensure the fire was completely extinguished. The neighboring structures were not involved due to the quick knockdown of the fire. All of the occupants of the residence were accounted for outside. Several residents were displaced by the fire, Red Cross responded with assistance. During the initial phase of the fire a 2nd alarm was sent requesting an additional engine company to the scene and a recall of all available personel. Arcata Fire Department sent 1 engine and a battalion to cover Eureka and Humboldt while the fire was in progress. During the fire, a 911 phone call diverted the additional engine company to a possible fire in a residence. Nothing was found. As of this morning the fire at 609 Summer Street remains under investigation for cause. Additional information will be released as available.
Damage/Loss:
Significant fire damage and loss to the contents on the first floor and fire damage to the second floor walls, ceiling and attic
The loss is estimated at $100000.00
ESTIMATED PROPERTY VALUE SAVED: $200000.00
Other: Smoke detectors save lives. Please take the time to protect your family and property by installing and maintaining smoke detectors in your residence. Contact your local fire department for more information.
Thanksgiving safety
- Stay in the kitchen when you are cooking on the stovetop so you can keep an eye on the food.
- Stay in the home when cooking your turkey and check on it frequently.
- Keep children away from the stove. The stove will be hot and kids should stay 3 feet away.
- Make sure kids stay away from hot food and liquids. The steam or splash from vegetables, gravy or coffee could cause serious burns.
- Keep the floor clear so you don’t trip over kids, toys, pocketbooks or bags.
- Keep knives out of the reach of children.
- Be sure electric cords from an electric knife, coffee maker, plate warmer or mixer are not dangling off the counter within easy reach of a child.
- Keep matches and utility lighters out of the reach of children — up high in a locked cabinet.
- Never leave children alone in room with a lit a candle.
- Make sure your smoke alarms are working. Test them by pushing the test button.
Toy Drive Kick Off
EUREKA FIREFIGHTERS
AND HUMBOLDT FIREFIGHTERS
“Share the Magic of Christmas” Toy Drive
and “Santa for Seniors”
Press Release and Informational Sheet
November 4, 2011
Important Dates:
November 21, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. – Toy Drive Kick Off
The media is encouraged to attend the Toy Drive kick off at the Toy Barn in the Bayshore Mall.
November 25 & 26 – Bayshore Mall Center Court
We will be collecting toys at the Bayshore Mall.
December 2, 3, & 4 – Humboldt County Artisans Craft Fair
We will be collecting toys at the Humboldt County Artisans Craft Fair at Redwood Acres. Bring a toy and get in the fair free!
We will also accept cash donations for the Santa for Senior’s program.
How Long: We will collect toys and donations until December 16, 2011
Who: Eureka and Humboldt Firefighters are collecting toys and giving them to the Salvation Army for local distribution. Our goal each year is to distribute toys to over 600 families. We will also be accepting donations for the Fourth Annual Santa for Seniors program which provides gifts for local seniors in need.
Drop Off Locations:
Eureka Fire Department Headquarters 6th & C
Eureka Fire Station #3 Henderson & Ocean
Eureka Fire Station #4 Myrtle & Cousins
Humboldt Fire Station #12 Herrick & Vance
State Farm Insurance Offices All Eureka locations
Plaza Design 2nd & G, Eureka Location Toy Barn Bayshore Mall
Eureka City Hall 531 K Street
Humboldt County Social Services 929 Koster Street
Les Schwab Tire 2440 Broadway
Carpet Express 2510 Broadway
George Peterson Insurance 416 E Street
Crossfit Eureka 3134 Jacobs Ave
Starbucks Coffee 1117 Myrtle Ave
Starbucks Coffee 326 5th Street
“SHARE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS” TOY DRIVE
Firefighters will be collecting “new” toys, which the Salvation Army will distribute, to children in our community that may not otherwise receive a new toy for Christmas this year. All the toys collected are distributed to local children ages 0 to 12 in Humboldt County. Each year we hope to help over 600 Families!
This event provides an opportunity for citizens and firefighters to “SHARE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS” and do something positive for the local community.
Toys can be dropped off at any Eureka or Humboldt Fire Stations and numerous local businesses.
We will collect toys at the Bayshore Mall on November 25th and November 26th.
We will collect toys at the Humboldt County Artisans Craft Fair at Redwood Acres on Dec 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Bring a toy and get in free!!
All donated toys are given to local Humboldt County Kids!
SANTA FOR SENIORS
In addition to the Eureka & Humboldt Firefighter’s Toy drive, we are proud to be continuing the 4th Annual Santa for Seniors program. This year we are partnering with the Humboldt Senior Resource Center.
All donations to Santa for Seniors will go to the Humboldt Senior Resource Center’s White Bag Program. This great program provides local Senior citizens with a Holiday box filled with some food treats for the holidays. They hope to assemble, wrap, and deliver over 400 boxes this year!
We all think of the kids at Christmas time, but a group in our community that is often overlooked is the senior citizens. There are many local seniors who are alone, have no family or money, they receive no gifts, and miss out on the type of Christmas many of the rest of us are able to enjoy with our own families.
By making a cash donation to the Santa for Seniors, you can help share the gift of Christmas with an elderly person in our community who is less fortunate than yourself!
For further information regarding the Santa for Seniors or the Eureka & Humboldt Firefighter’s Toy Drive, you can contact Firefighter Yolla Montalbin at the Eureka Fire Department 441-4000.
“Share the Magic of Christmas” Toy Drive and “Santa for Seniors”
EUREKA FIREFIGHTERS
AND HUMBOLDT FIREFIGHTERS
November 4, 2011
Important Dates:
November 21, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. – Toy Drive Kick Off
The media is encouraged to attend the Toy Drive kick off at the Toy Barn in the Bayshore Mall.
November 25 & 26 – Bayshore Mall Center Court
We will be collecting toys at the Bayshore Mall.
December 2, 3, & 4 – Humboldt County Artisans Craft Fair
We will be collecting toys at the Humboldt County Artisans Craft Fair at Redwood Acres. Bring a toy and get in the fair free!
We will also accept cash donations for the Santa for Senior’s program.
How Long: We will collect toys and donations until December 16, 2011
Who: Eureka and Humboldt Firefighters are collecting toys and giving them to the Salvation Army for local distribution. Our goal each year is to distribute toys to over 600 families. We will also be accepting donations for the Fourth Annual Santa for Seniors program which provides gifts for local seniors in need.
Drop Off Locations:
Eureka Fire Department Headquarters 6th & C
Eureka Fire Station #3 Henderson & Ocean
Eureka Fire Station #4 Myrtle & Cousins
Humboldt Fire Station #12 Herrick & Vance
State Farm Insurance Offices All Eureka locations
Plaza Design 2nd & G, Eureka Location Toy Barn Bayshore Mall
Eureka City Hall 531 K Street
Humboldt County Social Services 929 Koster Street
Les Schwab Tire 2440 Broadway
Carpet Express 2510 Broadway
George Peterson Insurance 416 E Street
Crossfit Eureka 3134 Jacobs Ave
Starbucks Coffee 1117 Myrtle Ave
Starbucks Coffee 326 5th Street
“SHARE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS” TOY DRIVE
Firefighters will be collecting “new” toys, which the Salvation Army will distribute, to children in our community that may not otherwise receive a new toy for Christmas this year. All the toys collected are distributed to local children ages 0 to 12 in Humboldt County. Each year we hope to help over 600 Families!
This event provides an opportunity for citizens and firefighters to “SHARE THE MAGIC OF CHRISTMAS” and do something positive for the local community.
Toys can be dropped off at any Eureka or Humboldt Fire Stations and numerous local businesses.
We will collect toys at the Bayshore Mall on November 25th and November 26th.
We will collect toys at the Humboldt County Artisans Craft Fair at Redwood Acres on Dec 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. Bring a toy and get in free!!
All donated toys are given to local Humboldt County Kids!
SANTA FOR SENIORS
In addition to the Eureka & Humboldt Firefighter’s Toy drive, we are proud to be continuing the 4th Annual Santa for Seniors program. This year we are partnering with the Humboldt Senior Resource Center.
All donations to Santa for Seniors will go to the Humboldt Senior Resource Center’s White Bag Program. This great program provides local Senior citizens with a Holiday box filled with some food treats for the holidays. They hope to assemble, wrap, and deliver over 400 boxes this year!
We all think of the kids at Christmas time, but a group in our community that is often overlooked is the senior citizens. There are many local seniors who are alone, have no family or money, they receive no gifts, and miss out on the type of Christmas many of the rest of us are able to enjoy with our own families.
By making a cash donation to the Santa for Seniors, you can help share the gift of Christmas with an elderly person in our community who is less fortunate than yourself!
For further information regarding the Santa for Seniors or the Eureka & Humboldt Firefighter’s Toy Drive, you can contact Firefighter Yolla Montalbin at the Eureka Fire Department 441-4000.
Smoke Alarms Save Lives.
- Replace your Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm Batteries When You Change Your Clocks
If your battery powered smoke alarm is over ten years old, alarm manufactures’ recommend replacing the entire smoke alarm. Even if you have not had a problem with your smoke alarm, the technology has improved and an older alarm may not sound an alarm as quickly as the newer models. Carbon monoxide alarms are now required in your home. This is an excellent time to purchase a new CO alarm or smoke alarm if you do not have them in your home.