Heavy snow and trees delays firefighters to barn fire | Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report

Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report Jan. 16-22.

January 26, 2012 5:00 pm

Maple Valley Fire and Life Safety Report Jan. 16-22

Fires: 10

Emergency Medical Services: 53

Motor Vehicle Accidents: 2

Hazardous Conditions/weather-related: 51

Service Calls: 14

Good Intent Calls: 6

False Alarm & False Calls: 27

Total: 163

 

Incidents:

Jan. 19

  • FIRE: The 18300 block of 260 Avenue Southeast. A barn burned to the ground after a fire started due to unknown causes. Firefighters had trouble accessing the area due to heavy snow and downed trees. The barn was a total loss. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Jan. 21

  • FIRE: The 24200 block of 197 Place Southeast; An accidental kitchen fire resulted in $105,000 in damages to a residential structure. The kitchen fire was quickly extinguished.