Residential Fire in the 200 Block of Leslie Court

On Saturday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m., a 9-1-1 call was received reporting smoke and fire in a single-family townhome in the 200 block of Leslie Court. The building's occupants self-evacuated before firefighters arrived.

Fire units were dispatched at 6:30 p.m. and arrived on the scene at 6:34 p.m. Upon arrival, units found an active fire coming from the second-floor windows of a two-story townhome. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames with a fire-attack hose line, preventing the fire from spreading further into the home or to neighboring residences.

Firefighters performed an extensive overhaul of the bedroom, cutting open walls and the ceiling to ensure the complete extinguishment of the flames. Firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to measure heat behind the drywall and in the attic, ensuring the fire did not spread.

The fire was extinguished with no injuries. The Mountain View Police Department provided traffic control for two hours while fire units and equipment were on the scene.

The residents received a $250 gift card from the California Professional Firefighters Union Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency Program. Due to smoke damage, the American Red Cross was contacted to coordinate temporary housing for the eight residents, including four adults and four children.

A second-floor bedroom was determined to be the fire's area of origin. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The estimated damage to the contents and structure is $20,000. The quick response of the first-in engine company confined a significant amount of damage to the room of origin. The building was turned over to the property manager before fire crews left the scene.

By following a few safety tips, you can protect your family in case of a residential fire.
• Have smoke alarms on every level of your home and in each bedroom, testing them monthly, and replacing them every 10 years.
• Make a home escape plan and discuss the plan with everyone in your home.
• Practice your plan twice a year, day and night.
• Once you are out of the residence, stay out, and call for help.

Photographs

Individual images can be found at Flickr.com/photos/MVpublicsafety.

Please credit the images: Courtesy of the City of Mountain View Fire Department.

Media Contact
Robert Maitland, Fire Department PIO
650-903-6825 or [email protected]