Firefighters Battle Condo Fire
and save Graduation Cash
June 7, 2010 a high school graduate is thankful today for Firefighters who were able to extinguish a fast moving fire at her home in the 1600 block of Kircher Drive in the City of St. Charles.
St. Charles Firefighters received a report of a building fire just before 2 p.m. on June 7, 2010. The fire was reported by several residents at the neighborhood pool who saw the flames over the top of the building. Firefighters arrived minutes later to find the rear portion of two condo's fully engulfed in flames. The fire was quickly extinguished on the exterior as firefighters entered the two condos to battle a fire that had extended to the attic of the building. The fire was brought under control in less than 30 minutes with damage limited to two units.
No one was injured in the fire as all residents and a dog were able to escape the flames and smoke prior to the arrival of Firefighters. The Red Cross responded for assistance as all residents were forced to find alternative housing. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the fire is believed to be accidental and started on the outside of one of the units.
Firefighters were able to save most of the belongings of a recent high school graduate who had all of her graduation gifts including cash and checks from family and friends in her bedroom where most of the interior damage was found. St. Charles Firefighters routinely attempt to quickly salvage valuables while continuing to fight the fire. Placing tarps over furniture and electronics in rooms below where firefighters are fighting the fire saves many valuables. The resident was very grateful to find that all of her graduation money was able to be recovered. Central County Fire and Rescue and St. Charles County Ambulance District assisted with the one alarm fire.
