Archive for the Residential Fires Category

World War II Flare Gun Sparks House Fire in Nevada

RENO, Nev. — Shortly before 2300 hours on December 7, 2009, Reno firefighters responded to a residential structure fire at 1635 Ghettis Way.  The man that lives at the residence stated that he was inspecting an old World War II flare which ignited the home and caused heavy damage.  The man that lived there, his wife [...]

Two unoccupied homes burn in Fayetteville NC

On November 2nd, two homes cought fire in a subdivision in northwest Fayetteville. Authorities believe that they were set intentionally since they were unoccupied, but what gives authorities more reason to believe it is arson is the history in this area almost two years ago. The fire department was dispatched to 2740 Rivercliff Road, which [...]

3 die in NC house fire; 3 others taken to hospital in Monroe

MONROE, N.C. Authorities say two adults and a child have been killed in a house fire in southern North Carolina.
Multiple media outlets report the Union County home south of Monroe caught fire just before 5 a.m. Saturday.

Authorities say three other people in the home were taken to the hospital with smoke inhalation.
Investigators say the fire [...]