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McCook City and Volunteer Fire Department
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Structure Fire
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The McCook City and Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire Monday, June 2, 2003. The call came in from a passerby at approximately 11:05 AM, who reported smoke coming from a house at 1306 East "B" Street. Fire department members were on the scene in minutes and reported smoke coming from the rear of the structure. Fire fighters determined that no one was in the house after asking the homeowner, who had just arrived at the residence. Firefighters entered the structure and located a fire burning in the basement. The fire was quickly extinguished. Upon further investigation, it was determined that the fire had spread up a laundry chute to the main floor and into the attic. Firefighters than ventilated the attic area by cutting a hole in the roof. Due to the possibility of a lengthy salvage and overhaul situation, the Red Willow Western Rural Fire Department was called for mutual aid. Several rural firefighters responded and remained on the scene until they were no longer considered necessary. The home, which is owned by Kevin and Brendy Manley, received extensive smoke and heat damage throughout the structure. The investigation determined that fumes from fuel soaked clothing ignited in the basement and the fire spread up through a laundry chute to the main floor and the attic. Initial damage estimates were $40,000 to the structure and $25,000 to the contents. Thirteen firefighters and six apparatus from the McCook City and Volunteer Fire Department and twelve firefighters and three apparatus from the Red Willow Western Rural Fire Department responded. The McCook City and Volunteer Fire Department remained on the scene for approximately 2 1/2 hours performing salvage, overhaul, and investigation activities. |
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