From Kevin O’Brien, Orcas Fire and Rescue Chief
On Sunday, May 27th at 8:51 p.m. 22 emergency responders and 9 units from Orcas Island Fire and Rescue responded to a house fire in the Sunderland Road neighborhood near the Orcas Golf Club for the report of smoke and flames in a home. Firefighters arrived to find a small vacation cabin involved in a roof and ceiling fire. The fire was immediately extinguished limiting the damage to a small portion of the roof, ceiling and interior walls.
Guests to the island were staying in the home at the time and immediately called 911. A garden hose was used by one of the guests to initially suppress the fire; however, he was unable to continue efforts due to the smoke from the fire. The man was evaluated, treated and released by OIFR for complications from minor smoke inhalation. Further medical evaluation was not needed.
The owner of the cottage was able to relocate the guests to another accommodation.
The fire is currently under investigation by the San Juan County Fire Marshall.
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue reminds you to make sure you have working smoke detectors in your homes, vacation rentals, and businesses.
Please direct any questions regarding the incident to Kevin O’Brien.
Take care and be safe!
Actually it is a State law to have smoke AND carbon monoxide detectors in ALL rental units. Professional property management would have known this. This is why we are able to maintain the homes in our property management business and protect our owners and tenants interests.