NFD respond to Sunday morning fire on Mill Street
By Nelson Daily Staff
Nelson Fire Department successfully contained a fire in the 400 block of Mill Street in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Just after 5:30 a.m., the Nelson Fire Dispatch received an emergency call reporting smoke coming from a neighboring residence.
The duty shift called out additional members and responded immediately to the location with an engine along with members of Nelson Hydro and B.C. Ambulance.
Upon arrival smoke and flame were visible a
nd a primary search was initiated which revealed that the occupants were not at home.
Fire suppression operations were continued and the fire was successfully contained to the room of origin.
The fire was struck at 6:41 a.m. and crews continued with overhaul and salvage of the scene until approximately 7:30 a.m.
It appears that the fire originated on the main floor, and fire damage was contained to the living room with smoke damage throughout the home.
Nelson Fire Rescue Services responded with 16 firefighters to the scene with two fire engines and two utility vehicles.
No injuries have been reported as a result of this incident. The fire is under investigation and a team of investigators from Nelson Fire Rescue and the Nelson Police Department will be working together to determine the cause.
Nelson Fire Recue would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone to ensure that working smoke alarms are on every level of the house.
