Site Logo

Automatic fire alarm saves the day in Keyport

Published 11:20 am Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Poulsbo firefighter/paramedic Andy Plenge cuts into the area damaged by fire looking for hotspots. Crews responded to the Virgina Point Road structure fire and found the basement of the unoccupied house in flames. The owner was out of state
Poulsbo firefighter/paramedic Andy Plenge cuts into the area damaged by fire looking for hotspots. Crews responded to the Virgina Point Road structure fire and found the basement of the unoccupied house in flames. The owner was out of state

An automatic alarm was credited with reporting a house fire at an unattended Keyport residence Tuesday morning.

Firefighters from Poulsbo Fire Department were summoned to the house on the 16000 block of Virginia Point Road at about 9:20 a.m.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a fire had started in the basement, said Poulsbo Battalion Chief Jim Gillard.

The fire was contained to a room in the basement, and the rest of the two-story house sustained light smoke damage. Gillard said the owners of the house were on vacation. No injuries were reported.

You Might Like