An Alert Neighbor Helps Stop Fire at Arcata Home

Smoke rising from the roof alerted a neighbor. [Photos from Ryan Hutson]

At 10:18 AM Arcata Fire District responded to a residential structure fire on the 2200 block of Eastern Ave, Arcata. A neighbor noticed smoke coming from attic vents and contacted the neighbor who called 911, reporting an electrical fire in a bathroom fan. First arriving units found fire in the bathroom ceiling fan extending into the attic. The fire was quickly contained to the area immediately above the bathroom. Extensive overhaul was required to access the ceiling and insulation and damage to the structure and contents is estimated at $8,000.

Arcata Fire District responded three engines, one Battalion Chief and the Volunteer Logistics unit, for a total of 9 personnel. The Arcata Police Department was also at scene. CalFire and Samoa Peninsula Fire provided district coverage while Arcata units were committed to the fire.

Arcata Fire District would like to thank our neighboring fire agencies for supplying resources as this emergency evolved. The interoperability of State and Local agencies to back up each other is an important part of the Humboldt County fire service.

We would also like remind everyone that attentive neighbors are key in reducing fire damage, by making early notifications if something just does not look right.

Firefighters at the scene.