At 9:21 a.m. this morning, firefighters were dispatched on reports of a triplex with smoke and fire coming from the first story of the three-story complex.
Crews arrived to find heavy black smoke in the first story and fire moving into the attic space. Crews from engine 33 (Sherwood) initiated fire suppression and were assisted by engine 35 (King City). The Incident Commander upgraded the incident to a first alarm fire to bring more resources to the scene. Firefighters contained the fire to one unit of the triplex. All occupants had evacuated the structure when fire crews arrived.
At 9:21 a.m. this morning, firefighters were dispatched on reports of a triplex with smoke and fire coming from the first story of the three-story complex. Crews arrived to find heavy black smoke in the first story and fire moving into the attic space.
Crews from engine 33 (Sherwood) initiated fire suppression and were assisted by engine 35 (King City). The Incident Commander upgraded the incident to a first alarm fire to bring more resources to the scene. Firefighters contained the fire to one unit of the triplex. All occupants had evacuated the structure when fire crews arrived.
Fire investigators are still on scene working to determine the cause of the fire; however, fire officials would like to remind the public that working smoke alarms, quickly exiting, and staying outside a burning home can save your life. Firefighters are specially trained and have protective equipment to survive the high temperatures and toxic gases that smoke contains.
TVF&R wishes to thank Sherwood Police, Sherwood Public Utilities, NW Natural Gas, and MetroWest Ambulance for their assistance on extinguishing the fire.
