[UPDATE 7:32 p.m.] Structure Fire in Alderpoint
Cal Fire reports there was a structure fire in the Alderpoint area that began at 5:09 p.m. We don’t have any more details on the fire as of this time. We’ll update when possible.
But meantime…THANK YOU, firefighters!
UPDATE 7:04 p.m.: According to Natasha Carrico who provided the photos below, “It was a travel trailer that was being used as a residence it is a total loss it belonged to a family but everyone got out and are safe.”
UPDATE 7:32 p.m.: “A woman lived in the trailer with her dogs, both she and the dogs got out,” Witness Ed Denson said. “She suffered some smoke inhalation which was being treated at the site with oxygen.”
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I agree thank you firefighters.
Big thank you to all firefightets!!
This fire brought home to me just how important it is to have a local fire company. The Alderpoint Volunteer Fire Department was able to respond in minutes where it would have taken over an hour to get fire fighters here from Garberville or Redway. It was windy this evening, and that fire could have spread through the whole town quickly.The AVFD was important in protecting us during the Steelhead fire, and members have been fighting the wildland fires for weeks. Everyone should support their local volunteers because they may be not just the first responders but the only responders.
Well said!