LFRD Responds to Structure Fire on Arrowwood Court

On Sunday, December 23, 2012 at 06:53 hours, LaGrange and Ballardsville Fire Departments along with Oldham County EMS responded to 3503 Arrowwood Court on a report of a residential structure fire with the caller indicating a fire in the furnace.

At 07:01 hours Car 4502 arrived on the scene and reported a one-story single-family dwelling with moderate smoke showing on side "A" Alpha and established Arrowwood Command. Car 4502 performed a quick size-up and confirmed a working structure fire with fire in the attic with all occupants out of the structure. LaGrange Engine 4534 arrived on the scene and stretched a 1 ¾" attack line via the front door and attacked the main body of fire. Crew members from Engine 1337 laddered the roof and cut a ventilation hole in the roof utilizing a chain saw. Crew members from Engine 4534 called control after pulling ceiling around the origin of fire and down the hallway to access the attic and extinguish the fire in the attic. Crew members from Engine 1337 assisted with checking for extension and overhaul. Crew members from 4570, 4571 and 4590 assisted with RIT and salvage operations.

The female homeowner advised Fire Department officials the she was awakened by a smoke detector sounding and immediately woke her husband up. The homeowners advised that they discovered that the furnace was on fire and evacuated the structure and called 911 for assistance.

Investigation by the Fire Department indicated that a fire stated in the furnace unit located in a small closet in the middle of the residence. The exact cause of the fire is unknown.