Media Contact: Mark E. Brady, Chief Spokesperson, 240-508-7930
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A Kettering townhouse suffered significant damage in an
early morning fire, however, a working smoke alarm awoke the family and allowed
them the precious few moments to escape without injury. Just after 3:30 am, Tuesday, April 8,
firefighters from the Largo Fire/EMS Station arrived to a 2-story, with
basement, middle of the row townhouse in the 11200 block of Kettering Drive in
Kettering. Firefighters encountered fire
condition on all 3 levels with the fire extending to one of the attached
townhouses.
The fire eventually burned through the roof and partially
damaged the roof of the adjacent townhouse.
A second alarm was sounded bringing additional staffing and equipment to
the scene. A total of about 50
firefighter/medics worked for nearly 30 minutes to knock the bulk of the fire
down.
The townhouse of origin and the two attached townhouses sustained
some type of damage and the occupants will be displaced. Two adults from the fire building and 3
adults and 2 children from the other homes are displaced. The County Citizen Services Unit and the
American Red Cross assisted the displaced occupants.
Fire Investigators have classified the cause of the fire as “accidental”
and attributed ignition to a “failed power cord” in the basement. Fire loss is estimated at $150,000. No civilian or firefighter injuries were
reported.
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| Image provided courtesy of Fire Fighter George Raburn |
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| 1st arriving engine was from the Largo Fire/EMS Station. Image provided courtesy of Fire Fighter George Raburn |
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| Fire burned through the roof of one townhouse and extended to the roof of the adjacent home. Image provided courtesy of Fire Fighter George Raburn |
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| Rear view of the townhouse. Image provided courtesy of Steve Sterns - Citizen Services Unit |
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| Front side of townhouse. Image provided courtesy of Steve Sterns - Citizen Services Unit |
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