OIFR Responds to Fully-Engulfed Cabin Fire

— from Pat Ayers, OIFR —

At approximately 8:00 pm on Monday, December 1, 2014, Orcas Island firefighters responded to reports of a large fire with dark smoke in the area of Mt Woolard.  Arriving responders found an approximate 1200 square foot single story log cabin fully engulfed in flames and immediately began fire suppression efforts.

There were no residents on the property, and the homeowner was contacted by telephone and informed of the fire.

28 OIFR responders and five apparatus were able to provide exterior defensive attack only, due to heavy fire involvement and structural compromise. The fire was extinguished in a safe manner, with no injuries to responders or civilians.

The fire scene was cleared at approximately 1:00 am; however, crews were back on the scene mid-morning on December 2, to put out hot spots.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by OIFR and the San Juan County Fire Marshal.

Thanks goes out to the OIFR Auxiliary and volunteers for their hard work.

OIFR reminds you to make sure to clean your chimney and have working smoke detectors in your home.  If you need one, stop by the Eastsound Fire Station and pick them up; they are free of charge.