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Kitchen Fire Gorgas Street

Jan 5th, 2011

January 4, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2011-03) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org KITCHEN FIRE GORGAS STREET Firefighters responded to a report of a house fire this afternoon, Wednesday, January 5 at 1261Gorgas Street. The fire was reported at approximately 4:20 p.m. Firefighters reported heavy smoke coming from the single story, wood framed structure. Firefighters were told that all occupants escaped without apparent injuries. Firefighters discovered heavy fire in the kitchen and quickly extinguished the blaze. Fire investigators determined the fire was caused by unattended cooking causing an estimated $15 thousand in damage. No injuries were reported. Engines 2, 9, 11; truck 17; rescue 3 and District Chief Frank Byrd responded to the call. The Bureau of Fire Prevention is investigating the fire. ###