Fort Collins East Stuart Street 3rd Alarm Fire

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3rd Alarm Apartment Fire

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On February 13th, 2023 at 23:28 Fort Collins 911 (FC911) dispatched Poudre Fire Authority to reports of a couch and carpet on fire in a multi-family structure in the 1200 block of E. Stuart St. Reports also stated that the fire was on the second floor and two people were attempting to escape but one was unable to. The response was upgraded to a second alarm fire while units were en route. Engine 3 arrived to a large working fire and pulled 1 3/4 for fire attack in the offensive strategy. Battalion 1 arrived and assumed command and assigned Tower 1 with Rescue 4 with the primary search. Engine 3 rescued one patient and they carried them down the stairs to UCHealth Medic 214 and a second resident was able to exit on their own from the structure. Engine 6 secured the water supply to Engine 3. Command witnessed windows on the second floor fail and flames rush out through the openings and the call was quickly upgraded to a third alarm. Engine 2 arrived and was assigned with Engine 1 with fire attack on the Charlie side. Crews made an aggressive offensive attack and prevented extension into the attic. Crews knocked the main body of fire and started an extensive overhaul and investigation. The American Red Cross was contacted to help support the displaced residents. The fire investigator determined that the fire was accidental and started by an oil lamp. Two pets, a dog and a bull snake both died in the fire. Additional information was provided by Poudre Fire Authority.

1st Alarm: Battalion 1, Engine 3, Engine 1, Engine 6, Rescue 4 & Tower 1

2nd Alarm: Battalion 2, Engine 10 & Engine 2

Added: Ladder 5

3rd Alarm: Safety 1, Engine 5, Engine 4 & Air 1

Special Call: Investigator & PIO

UCHealth: Medic 214, Medic 216, Medic 270 & Medic 215

 Fort Collins Police Department & Larimer County Humane Society

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