Videos of Fortuna Fire Shows the Start of the Blaze and Citizens’ Efforts to Warn Others

The fire that consumed a photography studio on Main Street in Fortuna on the 1st of February was caught on video as the fire was first discovered. Patrons of a business across the street from the studio noticed flames in the window, called 9-1-1, and alerted nearby businesses of the danger.

Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department stated in a post on their Facebook page that the devastation was able to be contained to the one business though neighboring businesses suffered damages as well.

FVFD thanked their volunteers, Fortuna Police Department, and city workers for assisting in the firefighting efforts. Additionally, they reminded the community that the VFD is looking for more members to join their team.

The artifacts of the intense blaze can be seen in the remnants of the devastating fire on Main Street where the face of the neighboring businesses suffered heat and smoke damage.

Due to the quick actions of fire personnel and good Samaritans, no one was injured in the blaze.

The intense heat damaged Blade’s Barbershop’s barber pole near their entrance [Photo by Maija Hixon]

The burned business on Main Street in Fortuna has been boarded up. [Photo by Maija Hixon]