Black Diamond firefighters were dispatched to room fire 3:25 p.m. March 16 in the area of 172th Avenue S.E. Once firefighters arrived the found the entire home on fire with flames rising 30 feet above the roof line. About 11 people were evacuated from the home. A power line leading to the home was on the ground creating an additional hazard.

Firefighters attacked the fire from the outside of the home and did not enter the house because of the size of the fire fire and safety. A tree behind the house caught fire, but the crews did spray some water on a trailer to try and keep it from burning. One fire crew stayed on scene to prevent a fire from rekindling. The American Red Cross was called to help the family. The fire is still under investigation but the home was a total loss.

Safety message Tim Perciful of Mountain View Fire and Rescue

• Anytime there is a fire in your home be sure to call 911 immediately. It may not be safe to try and put the fire out yourself and any time you delay calling the fire department the fire may spread quickly and endanger you, your family, your pets and your neighbors.

Calls for the week ending March 16

Fire: 1

Emergency medical: 24

Hazardous conditions: 2

Service call: 2

Total Calls: 29