January 24, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (SH2011-09) FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION R. Steve Huffman Public Information Officer (251) 208-2857/Fax: (251) 208-2861 E-Mail: huffman@cityofmobile.org RIVIERA DRIVE HOUSE FIRE Firefighters responded this morning, Monday, January 24, to a house fire located at 1379 Riviera Drive, East. The call was received at approximately 7:24 a.m. and firefighters reported heavy fire coming from the two-story, brick veneer structure when they arrived at approximately 7:29 a.m. There were no occupants in the structure at the time of the fire and according to the owner, whom investigators spoke to later; he only stays there off and on because he maintains a residence elsewhere. He did, however, spend Sunday night in the house. The fire appears to have originated in an upstairs bedroom spreading and causing heavy fire damage to the second floor area. The first floor area suffered water damage. Damage is estimated at $50 thousand. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and remains under investigation at this time. No injuries were reported. Engines 2, 16, 23; truck 24; rescue 24 and District Chief Elbert Cross responded to the call. The Bureau of Fire Prevention is conducting the investigation. ###