On Thursday April 26, 2012, the Orland Fire District was
called for a house fire in the 10500 block of Stone Hill Dr.
The home owner arrived home to find the house filled with
smoke. Orland Fire dispatched a structure fire response of 2 engines, 2 trucks,
1 ambulance, and 2 chiefs. Engine 6 arrived on the scene within five minutes
from the time of dispatch and reported smoke on the outside and fire in the
kitchen area upon entry. Crews reported heavy smoke inside and high heat on the
second floor. Battalion 3 upgraded to a working fire response bringing an
additional engine, ambulance, chief, and safety officer from Orland to the
scene. Additional units arrived and assisted with extinguishing the fire and
searching for people and pets.
No people were in the home and two dogs and a cat were
removed safely.
Due to the rapid response and the number of personnel on the
initially dispatched units arriving within 8 minutes, the fire damage was contained
to the kitchen area with smoke damage throughout the home. Prior to the fire
being noticed, it had burned through structural floor supporting the second
story which was noted by initial crews and relayed to all on scene to prevent a
firefighter from falling through. Smoke detectors were activated throughout the
home which would have alerted the occupants if they were at home. Water damage
to the home was limited due to the use of CAFS (compressed air foam system)
hose line which uses considerably less water to extinguish fire.
The OFPD responded with 25 personnel to this incident.
Orland Fire had an engine and 3 ambulances available in the District for other
incidents but also called Mokena Fire for an engine to provide coverage on the
West side of town.
There were no injuries at this fire and the cause of the
fire is under investigation.
The fire occurred in the mid-afternoon on Thursday.
Photo courtesy of the OFPD
