Cause of fire that destroyed abandoned home under investigation | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report

The remains of an abandoned home destroyed by a fire on Friday, July 13. The cause of the fire is under investigation. - Courtesy photo
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The remains of an abandoned home destroyed by a fire on Friday, July 13. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

July 18, 2012 · Updated 11:24 AM 

Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report July 9-15

Fires: 3

Emergency Medical Services: 38

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1

Hazardous Conditions: 1

Service Calls: 4

Good Intent Calls: 6

False Alarm and False Calls: 2

Total: 55

July 13

FIRE: The 25900 block of 242nd Place Southeast. Firefighters were dispatched to an unknown type fire in a heavily wooded area.  On arrival firefighters found a vacant residential structure fully involved. Access to the structure was difficult due to fallen trees and overgrowth. Fire crews focused efforts on controlling surrounding grass and brush fires. The structure was a total loss, estimated at $25,000. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

 

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