Loachapoka AL, Fire Resulting from Tornado Damage

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Date:04/11/09

Time: Approx 9:25am

Location: Day Lilly Street

Departments: Southwest FD: Engine 711, Engine 712, 718

Notasulga VFD: Engine 4, Unknown Engine, Rescue 8

Description: Fire in one story ranch style dwelling. The house had been undergoing renovations, while still inhabited. Due to a strong storm including a tornado that remained airborne, power was lost to the residence and the homeowner had sought shelter elsewhere for the night. The homeowner returned around 9:15 am to find smoke coming from the building. The power had appeared to have been turned back on while the powerlines had been damaged by the storm. The fire department arrived on scene at approximately 9:30 to find the structure fully involved. The fire spread quickly due to the open layout of the house, and the fact that the house was still under renovation. Fire was K/D by approx 10:15, and all units were clear at approx 11:30

Links:Pictures of House and Storm Damage

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