Residential Attic Fire in the 1100 Block of Bruckner Circle

On Wednesday, April 22 at 4:35 a.m., a 9-1-1 call was received reporting a fire in the attic of a single-family residence in the 1100 block of Bruckner Circle. The building's occupant self-evacuated before firefighters arrived.

Fire units were dispatched at 4:35 a.m. and arrived on the scene at 4:41 a.m. Units arrived to find an active fire in the attic of a single-story home. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames with a preconnected 1¾-inch fire attack hose line, preventing the fire from spreading further into the residence.

Firefighters cut open the ceiling and used thermal imaging cameras to measure heat behind the drywall and in the attic, ensuring complete extinguishment of the flames. The fire was extinguished with no injuries. The Mountain View Police Department provided traffic control for 90 minutes while fire units and equipment were on the scene.

The occupant of the residence was allowed to return to their home. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The estimated damage to the contents and structure is $10,000.

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]