Fire under investigation at house on 35th – after the fact

Christopher Boffoli checked out an unusual fire call tonight in the 7900 block of 35th SW (map). Three crews appeared on the 911 log as active on a call described as “investigate – out of service,” including Ladder 11, which you see in Christopher’s photo. Firefighters told him there was a fire at a rental house there, but it was out long before they arrived – the neighbors called when they noticed melted and burned window blinds. Investigators were called to find out what might have caused the fire. We’ll follow up later to see what they discover.

shelley March 18, 2010 (10:36 pm)

they get these kinds of calls ALL the time.

WSB March 18, 2010 (10:49 pm)

We watch the 911 log around the clock and there are seldom three separate units assigned to “investigate/out of service.” Usually one, and even then we often check – a few times, that has turned out to be cleanup help with broken glass from burglary or vandalism, for example.