Small Fire at home under construction!

On 6/29/2017 at 1824 Hours UAFD was dispatched to the 1st block of Hellam Drive for a report of a wood pile on fire. Tanker 23 and Utility 23 quickly responded along with chief 23 and chief 223. Chief 223 went on scene and advised of a small debris pile on fire within a few feet of a vacant house that was under construction. Taker 23 and Utility 23 pulled a line on the tanker and quickly extinguished the fire before it reached the house. UAFD was on the scene for approximately 15 minutes before clearing. The cause of the fire was believed to be from a cigarette.

By FF Kevin Prest