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~ On Friday, May 19th, 2023 at 6:54 PM, SREC Dispatch received a report of an RV on fire in Camp Hope. The closest Spokane Fire Department company responded and arrived within two minutes of dispatch, reporting smoke showing from a medium-sized RV in the southwest corner of the camp. Firefighters were forced to cut fencing manually to gain access to the fire, and an additional ladder company was added to assist in firefighting efforts.
The RV was searched and the fire was extinguished in 8 minutes despite the heavy clutter and obstacles. During the investigation, it was determined that the occupant of the RV was asleep when the fire started. An observant security guard noticed the heavy smoke from the trailer and was able to open the door to rescue the adult male occupant. Both reported seeing heavy fire above their heads that was rolling toward the rear of the trailer when they crawled out.
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The cause of this incident was determined to be an overloaded circuit being powered by a small generator with no protection against fires. The damage to both RV and its contents resulted in a complete loss. Fortunately, there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters due to this incident. The Red Cross was contacted to assist with providing aid for those affected by this incident.
In order to improve safety levels for electrical circuits, several safeguards can be implemented such as circuit breakers or fuses, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), surge protectors or surge suppressors, proper grounding of electrical systems, routine inspections by a licensed electrician and adequate wiring with fire-resistant materials for insulation for intended load and environment.
It is important for people to be aware of potential risks associated with electrical circuits so that they can take necessary precautions in order to prevent similar incidents from occurring in future.
The RV was searched and the fire was extinguished in 8 minutes despite the heavy clutter and obstacles. During the investigation, it was determined that the occupant of the RV was asleep when the fire started. An observant security guard noticed the heavy smoke from the trailer and was able to open the door to rescue the adult male occupant. Both reported seeing heavy fire above their heads that was rolling toward the rear of the trailer when they crawled out.
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The cause of this incident was determined to be an overloaded circuit being powered by a small generator with no protection against fires. The damage to both RV and its contents resulted in a complete loss. Fortunately, there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters due to this incident. The Red Cross was contacted to assist with providing aid for those affected by this incident.
In order to improve safety levels for electrical circuits, several safeguards can be implemented such as circuit breakers or fuses, ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), surge protectors or surge suppressors, proper grounding of electrical systems, routine inspections by a licensed electrician and adequate wiring with fire-resistant materials for insulation for intended load and environment.
It is important for people to be aware of potential risks associated with electrical circuits so that they can take necessary precautions in order to prevent similar incidents from occurring in future.
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