JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Rural Fire Department was paged out to a camper fire that spread to a home in rural Jamestown Tuesday morning.
Fire Chief Brian Paulson says the call came in a little after 8:30 AM to 315 38th Street NW Jamestown. Paulson reports a camper was on fire next to an attached garage of a ranch style home. First units arrived on scene just after 8:50, where the fire spread to the garage of the home and was advancing through the home’s attic space and kitchen.
“Our crews made a quick knock down of the fire and began an extensive overhaul operation to ensure we had the fire fully contained,” Chief Paulson stated. “The camper, vehicle in the garage, garage, as well as other contents in and around the garage are a total loss. The kitchen area did receive structural fire & water damage.”
The Edgewater Apartment Building that was destroyed had 38 units, 34 of which had renters at the time of the fire. The building is a total loss.
Information from the Pierre Police Department earlier this week (Jan. 19, 2021) said “preliminary findings do not lead investigators to believe the fire origin was criminal.”
The investigation was conducted by the Pierre Police and Fire Departments, with the assistance of the South Dakota Division of Criminal Investigation and the South Dakota Fire Marshal’s Office. The cause of the fire is not being released at this time because further investigation is on-going by the various insurance companies representing those who incurred loss due to the fire.
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January 17, 2021
UPDATE: (January 17, 6:30 p.m.): In a press release, the Lemmon Fire Department confirmed that as of 5:27 p.m. Sunday, January 17, the Lemmon fire is now at 100% containment. An estimated 15,000 – 20,000 acres are estimated to be burned. No fatalities were reported, however two firefighters were injured and treated.
“The results of this fire could have been drastically different, but due to the training of local fire departments, assistance of other agencies and individuals, and the experience and leadership of the Incident Commander, the loss of property – while devastating – was contained to a minimum considering the circumstances. The amount of support has been simply overwhelming, as calls to assist have been received all over North and South Dakota. The Department thanks everyone that has stepped up to help in so many ways. We continue to think about and pray for those directly impacted by this horrible fire. Thank you once again to
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