Crews from the Susanville Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire on Hall Street Tuesday morning, arriving to find a 40-foot Connex shipping container on the property with smoke showing at the front doors.
“Upon arrival,” according to SFD Fire Captain Andrew Jarrett, “E-621 observed a 40-foot Connex box on the northwest corner of 710 Hall Street with fire and smoke showing at the front doors.”
The engine crew initiated an attack on the front of the structure. As other resources arrived on the scene, they were assigned to suppression operations. The fire was contained to the Connex box and quickly knocked down and extinguished.
“A fire cause and origin investigation was conducted following the salvage and overhaul of the damaged structure. The structure was vacant but appeared to have recently been occupied by vagrants. The fire’s cause and exact origin could not be determined due to the amount of damage.”
According to Captain Jarrett there were no firefighter or civilian injuries.
SFD was supported by CalFire, Susan River Fire Protection District, Susanville Police Department, Susanville Public Works, and Lassen Municipal Utility District.
