Firefighters exit the building after conducting a primary search for occupants while exterior crews prepare to go back under the home looking for fire extension.
Golden Valley Firefighters got a quick upper hand on this Wednesday evening fire that occurred at 6:38 pm. The residents who were inside at the time of the fire said they were watching TV when the lights dimmed and the power went out. They immediately smelled and saw smoke coming from the South end of the home. The owner, identified only as Sandy, said she shut off the electrical panel and had the family grab pets and exit the home leaving all their valuables inside. Chief O’Donohue said the fire erupted from underneath the house and spread up the side where firefighters swiftly extinguished it. Fire damage was confined to the southeast corner room and under the home where it appears the fire began. The homeowners don’t have insurance, so were thankful to see their belongings were relatively untouched by fire. The homeowners praised the firefighters for a quick response and knockdown of the fire. Fire Marshal Randy Osborn remained on scene to determine the cause.
