City Fire Report (2) CITY OF FRIDLEY
FIRE DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF BUILDING FIRE
To: Building Inspection
City Manager
Community Development
Police Department
From: John Berg
Date: July 14, 2014
Subject: Fire Damaged Building
Location of Fire: 7306 Baker Street
Date of Fire: July 13, 2014
Firefighters responded to a fire in a manufactured home which was contained to the Kitchen.
The ceiling in the kitchen was opened to check for fire extension. There was some extension
into the area where the roof meets the wall structure. The cabinets above and below the gas
range top burned and the gas meter has been locked out by CenterPoint Energy. One of the
occupants suffered a very minor injury and was treated and released by Allina.
The fire was determined to be accidental. The home owner put oil on the range to heat up and
went to use the bathroom. When he returned the cabinets were on fire. Neighbors helped to
control the fire with fire extinguishers. Anoka County Central Communications accidentally
called an "Automatic Aid" which notified SBM, Columbia Heights and St Anthony. Fridley sent
eighteen firefighters in seven different vehicles.
The home appears to be in a very poor state of maintenance. The floors are sagging and
appear to be rotting in places. There is a mouse infestation and no smoke detectors. I'm sure
if you look closer there is a lot more. The property owner is a very angry man and was very
challenging for police fire and the paramedics on scene. He refused assistance from Red
Cross and said he would stay in a hotel.
If you have questions concerning this fire, please contact me at x3610.