One resident was injured and transported to Banner Lassen Medical Center Monday evening with minor burn injuries and possible smoke inhalation as the result of a fire in the kitchen of a residence in the 1600 block of Fifth Street in Susanville.
Shortly after 8:00p.m., according to details released by the Susanville Fire Department, the Susanville Interagency Dispatch Center dispatched firefighters to the structure and while enroute, Truck One was advised that officers from the Susanville Police Department were on scene and the fire was out.
The fire was confined to the kitchen, and there was one patient with burn injuries. Semsa Medic 2 was requested.
“Truck One arrived on scene and confirmed the fire was out with smoke throughout the residence,” details Susanville Fire Captain Dale Johnson.
“Susanville E622 and CalFire E2271 arrived on scene and worked to overhaul the kitchen and clear the residence of smoke.”
“Semsa M2 arrived on scene and provided care to the patient and transported to Banner Lassen Medical Center with minor burns and possible smoke inhalation.” The victim has since been released from the hospital.
Cal-FIRE crews cleared the residence of smoke and firefighters from Engine 622 confirmed that the fire was fully extinguished with no extension.
Once the overhaul was completed, a fire investigation began. Through investigation and statements from the occupants, it was determined to be an unintentional fire due to combustible materials placed on a hot stove top and then left unattended.”
There were no firefighter injuries.
The Susanville Fire Department was supported by Cal-FIRE, the City of Susanville Water and Gas Department, the Susanville Police Department and the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office.
“The Susanville Fire Department would like to remind people to stay in the kitchen while they are frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.”
