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Home My WebLink About23-03874_RedactedNFIRS-1 Basic 40060 CA 06 29 2023 Fire Station 2 (FS2) 23-03874 0 FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure Location Type Census tract: Street Address Intersection In Front Of Rear Of Adjacent To Directions US National Grid 1132 OLIVE Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix San Luis Obispo CA 93401 Apt./Suite/Room City State Zip Code Cross Street Incident Type 111-Structure Fire Aid Given Or Received 1 Mutual Aid Received 2 Auto. Aid Received 3 Mutual Aid Given 4 Auto. Aid Given 5 Other Aid Given None CALFIRE (40080) Their FDID Their State Their Incident Number Dates and Times Alarm 06 29 2023 03:39 Arrival 06 29 2023 03:45 Controlled 06 29 2023 04:05 Last Unit Cleared 06 29 2023 06:25 Shifts and Alarms C 1 FZ2 Shift or Platoon Alarms District Special Studies 9244 3 - No, COVID 19 was not a factor ID#Value A B C D E1 E2 E3 Page 1 of 14 Actions Taken 11-Extinguishment by fire service personnel Primary Action Taken Resources Apparatus or Personnel Module is used. Apparatus Personnel Suppression 7 16 EMS 0 0 Other 0 0 Resource counts include aid received resources. Estimated Dollar Losses and Values Losses:Required for all fires if known. Optional for all non-fires. None Property:$ 111,062.00 Contents:$ 83,296.00 Pre-Incident Values: Optional None Property:$ 111,062.00 Contents:$ 83,296.00 Completed Modules 2 - Fire 3 - Structure Fire 4 - Civilian Fire Cas. 5 - Fire Service Cas. 6 - EMS 7 - HazMat 8 - Wildland Fire 9 - Apparatus 10 - Personnel 11 - Arson Casualties None Deaths Injuries Fire Service 0 0 Civilian 0 0 Detector Required for Confined Fires 1 - Detector Alerted Occupants 2 - Detector Did Not Alert Them 3 - Unknown Hazardous Materials Release 1 - Natural Gas 2 - Propane Gas 3 - Gasoline 4 - Kerosene 5 - Diesel Fuel / Fuel Oil 6 - Household Solvents 7 - Motor Oil 8 - Paint 0 - Other None Mixed Use Property Not Mixed 10 - Assembly Use 20 - Education Use 33 - Medical Use 40 - Residential Use 51 - Row Of Stores 53 - Enclosed Mall 58 - Business and Residential 59 - Office Use 60 - Industrial Use 63 - Military Use 65 - Farm Use 00 - Other Mixed Use Property Use None Structures 131 Church, Place of Worship 161 Restaurant or Cafeteria 162 Bar/Tavern or Nightclub 213 Elementary School, Kindegarten 215 High School, Junior High 241 College, Adult Education 311 Nursing Home 331 Hospital 341 Clinic, Clinic-Type Infirmary 342 Doctor/Dentist Office 361 Prison or Jail, Not Juvenile 419 1- or 2-Family Dwelling 429 MultiFamily Dwelling 439 Rooming/Boarding House 449 Commerical Hotel or Motel 459 Residential, Board and Care 464 Dormitory/Barracks 519 Food and Beverage Sales 539 Household Goods, Sales, Repairs 571 Gas or Service Station 579 Motor Vehicle/Boat Sales/Repairs 599 Business Office 615 Electric-Generating Plant 629 Laboratory/Science Laboratory 700 Manufacturing Plant 819 Livestock/Poultry Storage (Barn) 882 Non-Residential Parking Garage 891 Warehouse Outside 124 Playground or Park 655 Crops or Orchard 669 Forest (Timberland) 807 Outdoor Storage Area 919 Dump or Sanitary Landfill 931 Open Land or Field 936 Vacant Lot 938 Graded/Cared for Plot of Land 946 Lake, River, Stream 951 Railroad Right-of-Way 960 Other Street 961 Highway/Divided Highway 962 Residential Street/Driveway 981 Construction Site 984 Industrial Plant Yard Property Use: Description Look up and enter a Property Use code and description only if you have NOT checked a Property Use box. Person/Entity Involved Occupant Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number MR-Mr. Mr., Ms., Mrs.First Name MI Last Name Suffix Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix Post Office Box Apt./Suite/Room City State Zip Code F G1 G2 H1 H2 H3 I J K1 Page 2 of 14 Owner Owner Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number MR-Mr. Mr., Ms., Mrs.First Name MI Last Name Suffix Number Prefix Street or Highway Street Type Suffix Post Office Box Apt./Suite/Room City State Zip Code Remarks: BC3 responded to a reported structure fire. While enroute, dispatch notified BC3 of power lines down in front of the dispatched address. BC3 communicated with all responding units enroute, with all units acknowledging power lines down. Upon arrival, BC3 established Olive IC, to find a single-story, single-family dwelling with heavy fire and smoke showing from the Alpha and Bravo sides of the structure, with a confirmed power line blocking the street at the alpha/bravo corner of involved structure, two cars in driveway, with no occupants standing outside. IC declared an offensive strategy and assigned E2 to complete a 360. IC advised all other units to approach from Lemon and Olive due to access to Alpha side of house being blocked with power lines down. IC declared a working incident and requested PG&E to expedite response due to power line down and blocking access. E2 assigned rescue and primary search due to high victim profile. E3 assigned to initiate fire attack and assist with water supply. E3471 assigned to assist E3 with fire attack. T1 assigned roof division for vertical ventilation. E4 assigned Div A, with E3, E3471 working for Div A. Due to rapid progress of fire and deteriorating roof conditions, Olive IC cancelled T1 from roof/ventilation assignment and reassigned T1 to Div A to assist with primary search and attack. Battalion 6 was assigned safety. Primary search all clear and fire knocked down were reported with Div A assigned to have secondary sea... Full primary narrative can be found in NFIRS 1S - Supplemental Authorization 80947 Skove, Shayne Fire Captain 06/29/2023 Officer In Charge ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date 80947 Skove, Shayne Fire Captain 06/29/2023 Member Making Report ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date K2 L M Page 3 of 14 NFIRS-2 Fire 40060 CA 06 29 2023 Fire Station 2 (FS2) 23-03874 0 FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure Property Details B1 1 Not Residential Estimated number of residential living units in the building of origin whether or not all units became involved B2 Buildings Not Involved Number of buildings involved B3 None Less than 1 acre Acres burned (outside fires) On-Site Materials Or Products On-Site Materials Storage Use Ignition D1 74-Attic: vacant, crawl space above top story Area of Fire Origin D2 10-Heat from powered equipment, other Heat Source D3 18-Thermal, acoustical insulation within wall, partition or floor/ceiling space Item First Ignited D4 67-Paper, including cellulose, waxed paper Type of Material First Ignited Cause of Ignition 1 - Intentional 2 - Unintentional 3 - Failure of Equipment or Heat Source 4 - Act of Nature 5 - Cause Under Investigation U - Cause Undetermined After Investigation Factors Contributing to Ignition 30-Electrical failure, malfunction, other Factor Contributing to Ignition Human Factors Contributing to Ignition Check all applicable boxes None 1 - Asleep 2 - Possibly impaired by alcohol or drugs 3 - Unattended person 4 - Possibly Mentally Disabled 5 - Physically Disabled 6 - Multiple Persons Involved 7 - Age Was A Factor Estimated Age of Person Involved Male Female Equipment Involved In Ignition Equipment Involved Brand Model Serial # Year Equipment Power Source Equipment Power Source Equipment Portability 1 - Portable 2 - Stationary Portable equipment normally can be moved by one or two persons. Fire Suppression Factors A B C D E1 E2 E3 F1 F2 F3 G Page 4 of 14 Mobile Property Involved 1 - Not involved in ignition, but burned 2 - Involved in ignition, but did not burn 3 - Involved in ignition and burned None Mobile Property Type and Make Mobile Property Type Mobile Property Make Local Use Pre-Fire Plan Available Arson Report Attached Police Report Attached Coroner Report Attached Other Reports Attached Mobile Property Model Year State License Plate Number VIN _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ _________________________ H1 H2 Page 5 of 14 NFIRS-3 Structure Fire Structure Type 1 - Enclosed Building 2 - Portable/Mobile Structure 3 - Open Structure 4 - Air-Supported Structure 5 - Tent 6 - Open Platform 7 - Underground Structure 8 - Connective Structure 0 - Other Building Status 1 - Under Construction 2 - In Normal Use 3 - Idle, Not Routinely Used 4 - Under Major Renovation 5 - Vacant and Secured 6 - Vacant and Unsecured 7 - Being Demolished 0 - Other U - Undetermined Building Height 1 Number of Stories At/Above Grade 0 Number of Stories Below Grade Main Floor Size 900 Total Square Feet OR BY Length (ft) X Width (ft) Fire Origin 1 Below Grade Story of Fire Origin Fire Spread Confined to Object of Origin 2 - Confined to Room of Origin 3 - Confined to Floor of Origin 4 - Confined to Building of Origin 5 - Beyond Building of Origin Number of Stories Damaged By Flame Number of Stories w/Minor Damage (1-24%) Number of Stories w/Significant Damage (25-49%) Number of Stories w/Heavy Damage (50-74%) 1 Number of Stories w/Extreme Damage (75-100%) *Count the roof as part of the highest story Type of Material Contributing Most to Flame Spread K1 Item Contributing Most to Flame Spread K2 Type of Material Contributing Most To Flame Spread Presence of Detectors N - None Present 1 - Present U - Undetermined Detector Type 1 - Smoke 2 - Heat 3 - Combination of Smoke and Heat 4 - Sprinkler, Water Flow Detection 5 - More Than One Type Present 0 - Other U - Undetermined Detector Power Supply 1 - Battery Only 2 - Hardwire Only 3 - Plug-In 4 - Hardwire With Battery 5 - Plug-In With Battery 6 - Mechanical 7 - Multiple Detectors & Power Supplies 0 - Other U - Undetermined Detector Operation 1 - Fire Too Small To Activate 2 - Operated 3 - Failed To Operate U - Undetermined Detector Effectiveness 1 - Alerted Occupants, Occupants Responded 2 - Alerted Occupants, Occupants Failed to Respond 3 - There Were No Occupants 4 - Failed to Alert Occupants U - Undetermined Detector Failure Reason 1 - Power Failure, Shutoff, or Disconnect 2 - Improper Installation or Placement 3 - Defective 4 - Lack of Maintenance, Dirty 5 - Battery Missing or Disconnected 6 - Battery Discharged or Dead 0 - Other U - Undetermined I1 I2 I3 I4 J1 J2 J3 K L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 Page 6 of 14 Presence of Automatic Extinguishing System N - None Present 1 - Present 2 - Partial System Present U - Undetermined Type of Automatic Extinguishing System 1 - Wet-Pipe Sprinkler 2 - Dry-Pipe Sprinkler 3 - Other Sprinkler System 4 - Dry Chemical System 5 - Foam System 6 - Halogen-Type System 7 - Carbon Dioxide System 0 - Other U - Undetermined Required if fire was within designed range of AES Operation of Automatic Extinguishing System 1 - Operated/Effective 2 - Operated/Not Effective 3 - Fire Too Small To Activate 4 - Failed To Operate 0 - Other U - Undetermined Required if fire was within designed range Number of Sprinkler Heads Operating Required if system operated Reason for Automatic Extinguishing System Failure 1 - System Shut Off 2 - Not Enough Agent Discharged 3 - Agent Discharged But Did Not Reach Fire 4 - Wrong Type of System 5 - Fire Not In Area Protected 6 - System Components Damaged 7 - Lack of Maintenance 8 - Manual Intervention 0 - Other U - Undetermined Required if system failed or not effective M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Page 7 of 14 NFIRS-9 Apparatus or Resources 40060 CA 06 29 2023 Fire Station 2 (FS2) 23-03874 0 FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure B Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent Number of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken ID:BC3 Type:92-Chief officer car Dispatch:06/29/2023 03:39 Arrival:06/29/2023 03:45 Clear: Sent 1 Suppression EMS Other 81-Incident command ID:E2 Type:11-Engine Dispatch:06/29/2023 03:39 Arrival:06/29/2023 03:51 Clear:06/29/2023 06:25 Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 21-Search 12-Salvage & overhaul 11-Extinguishment by fire service personnel ID:E3 Type:11-Engine Dispatch:06/29/2023 03:39 Arrival:06/29/2023 03:51 Clear: Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 10-Fire control or extinguishment, other ID:E4 Type:11-Engine Dispatch:06/29/2023 03:39 Arrival:06/29/2023 03:48 Clear:06/29/2023 06:23 Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 10-Fire control or extinguishment, other ID:INFO1 Type: 60-Support apparatus, other Dispatch: Arrival:06/29/2023 04:13 Clear: Sent 1 Suppression EMS Other 83-Provide information to public or media ID:PRV20 Type: 00-Other apparatus/resource Dispatch:06/29/2023 04:10 Arrival:06/29/2023 04:19 Clear: Sent 1 Suppression EMS Other 86-Investigate ID:T1 Type:12-Truck or aerial Dispatch:06/29/2023 03:39 Arrival:06/29/2023 03:47 Clear:06/29/2023 05:40 Sent 4 Suppression EMS Other 21-Search A Page 8 of 14 NFIRS-10 Personnel 40060 CA 06 29 2023 Fire Station 2 (FS2) 23-03874 0 FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure B Apparatus/Resource Dates/Times Sent Number of People Apparatus Use Actions Taken ID:BC3 Type:92-Chief officer car Dispatch:06/29/2023 03:39 Arrival:06/29/2023 03:45 Clear: Sent 1 Suppression EMS Other 81-Incident command Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 80947 Skove, Shayne Battalion Chief ID:E2 Type:11-Engine Dispatch:06/29/2023 03:39 Arrival:06/29/2023 03:51 Clear:06/29/2023 06:25 Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 21-Search 12-Salvage & overhaul 11-Extinguishment by fire service personnel Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 34590 Flatos, Alec Captain 70995 Pratt, Jason Engineer 99162 Kraemer, Luke Firefighter ID:E3 Type:11-Engine Dispatch:06/29/2023 03:39 Arrival:06/29/2023 03:51 Clear: Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 10-Fire control or extinguishment, other Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 14845 Barrett, Richard Captain 36520 Gatton, Christopher Engineer 46543 Hicks, Judson Firefighter ID:E4 Type:11-Engine Dispatch:06/29/2023 03:39 Arrival:06/29/2023 03:48 Clear:06/29/2023 06:23 Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 10-Fire control or extinguishment, other Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 50050 Jeckell, Matthew Captain 99187 Sensenbach, Mickey Engineer 100077 Greenelsh, Nathaniel Firefighter ID:INFO1 Type: 60-Support apparatus, other Dispatch: Arrival:06/29/2023 04:13 Sent 1 Suppression EMS Other 83-Provide information to public or media A Page 9 of 14 Clear: Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 17870 Blattler, James 5588016-Investigator ID:PRV20 Type: 00-Other apparatus/resource Dispatch:06/29/2023 04:10 Arrival:06/29/2023 04:19 Clear: Sent 1 Suppression EMS Other 86-Investigate Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 603733 Maggio, Rodger Fire Marshal 5588016-Investigator ID:T1 Type:12-Truck or aerial Dispatch:06/29/2023 03:39 Arrival:06/29/2023 03:47 Clear:06/29/2023 05:40 Sent 4 Suppression EMS Other 21-Search Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 25944 Child, Robert Captain 61580 Mason, Ryan Engineer 90841 Weis, Trevor Engineer 100069 DeLeuw, Casey Firefighter Page 10 of 14 NFIRS-1S Supplemental 40060 CA 06 29 2023 Fire Station 2 (FS2) 23-03874 0 FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure Primary Narrative: BC3 responded to a reported structure fire. While enroute, dispatch notified BC3 of power lines down in front of the dispatched address. BC3 communicated with all responding units enroute, with all units acknowledging power lines down. Upon arrival, BC3 established Olive IC, to find a single-story, single-family dwelling with heavy fire and smoke showing from the Alpha and Bravo sides of the structure, with a confirmed power line blocking the street at the alpha/bravo corner of involved structure, two cars in driveway, with no occupants standing outside. IC declared an offensive strategy and assigned E2 to complete a 360. IC advised all other units to approach from Lemon and Olive due to access to Alpha side of house being blocked with power lines down. IC declared a working incident and requested PG&E to expedite response due to power line down and blocking access. E2 assigned rescue and primary search due to high victim profile. E3 assigned to initiate fire attack and assist with water supply. E3471 assigned to assist E3 with fire attack. T1 assigned roof division for vertical ventilation. E4 assigned Div A, with E3, E3471 working for Div A. Due to rapid progress of fire and deteriorating roof conditions, Olive IC cancelled T1 from roof/ventilation assignment and reassigned T1 to Div A to assist with primary search and attack. Battalion 6 was assigned safety. Primary search all clear and fire knocked down were reported with Div A assigned to have secondary search completed. Once secondary search was completed, crews transitioned into salvage, overhaul, and rehab of crews. Fire investigator (P20) arrived on scene and investigation team began their investigation to determine cause and origin. Crews completed overhaul and gross decon, recovered equipment and were released from incident. Crews were able to contain fire damage to address of origin with minor radiant heat damage to neighboring structure at 1134 Olive, damaging/breaking an exterior window. Neighbor) No damage occurred to 1130 Olive, rear house, however, two occupants were displaced due to not having electrical or gas service due to damage from fire. IC worked with displaced occupant and dispatch to attempt notification of property management and property owner. Save card issued to displaced occupant at 1132 Olive. IC was also unable to have building department representative respond due to early morning time of incident. P20 was notified of inability of building dept response and red tagged 1132 Olive at request of IC. Scene was turned over to occupant and Olive IC was terminated. BC3 was contacted by property manager after termination of incident and advised her of displaced occupants and following steps to occur to secure 1132 Olive. sms Additional Narrative (#1 of 5 ): T1 responded code 3 to reported well involved residential structure fire in FZ2. While enroute reports of power lines down, T1 acknowledged power lines down from Batt3. Upon arrival T1 was assigned vent group for vertical ventilation. T1 laddered the roof with a 24' ext. ladder and determined roof was unsafe to access due to heavy fire thru the roof. T1 was reassigned to Div A to assist with interior operations, T1 performed primary search/ secondary search and opening up with fire attack teams. T1 then performed gross decon of personnel and equipment and assisted with hose take up. No further actions taken, T1 released from incident and returned to quarters. A Page 11 of 14 Additional Narrative (#2 of 5 ): E2 responded code 3 from FS2 for a report of a fully involved structure fire. E2 arrived at the scene with BC3. E2 was unable to drive in front of the residence due to arcing power lines down on the street in front of the residence. E2 drove into the parking lot adjacent to the house. E2 noted heavy fire coming from the entire Bravo division. E2 assigned 360 condition report. E2 firefighter pulled cross lay for transitional attack from side bravo. E2 operator secured water supply from the hydrant. E2 performed 360. E2 found a second residence behind the involved structure and opened the door, and woke residents advising of fire in front. E2 with condition report, then immediately assigned rescue. E4 pulled crosslay to the front door for E2 entry. E2 assigned to work for Div. Alpha. E2 with FF2 made access into the front door and began fire attack for rescue. E2 moved throughout the right side of the structure in zero visibility conditions for search. E2 completed knockdown and primary search. E2 remained on scene throughout overhaul until released by command. Additional Narrative (#3 of 5 ): E4 responded to structure fire. Due to power lines down and acknowledging over the radio, E4 responded in from Lemon street side. Initial actions were to grab a water supply and pull the crosslays to A side for E2 crew due to the powerline situation. BC3 assigned E4 Captain Division A. E4 pumped two crosslays and E4 FF assisted with interior operations with T1 and E2. After the fire had been knocked down, E4 crew members assisted with salvage, overhaul, and gross decon before being released from the incident. No further action taken. Additional Narrative (#4 of 5 ): E3 responded code 3 to a report of a structure fire on Olive St, fire district 2. Upon arrival E3 was assigned to assist E2 water supply, operator 3 assisted with that initial assignment. Power lines down in street was acknowledged. E3 and FF3 was also given fire attack assignment from BC3 (Olive IC) via face to face. FF3 pulled crossly from E2 which was located on side Bravo of the property (Jack/Box parking lot.) E3 initially made our way to Bravo side driveway (from parking lot) for exterior fire attack, then proceeded to side Alpha for fire attack. Cal Fire E23 crew met with me on side Bravo, I assigned them to assist with 2nd hose line on side Bravo/Charlie area for exterior fire attack. Captain 3 was then given assignment by division Alpha for a secondary 360, gas and power were shut off on my 360. Face to face with division Alpha informing him of 360 and utilities completed, no other hazards found. E3 crew rehabbed for 10 minutes. Last assignment was to assist E2 with hydrant shut down and reload 4" and 1 3/4". E3 available, first out at scene per Olive IC. Additional Narrative (#5 of 5 ): SAN LUIS OBISPO FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE INVESTIGATION REPORT Incident Number: 23-03824 Location: 1132 Olive Date: June 29, 2023 Investigator: Rodger Maggio CFI, San Luis Obispo Fire Dept., Julianna Hutchinson FIT , assisting. 1) VIOLATION N/A 2) SUMMARY On Thursday, June 29, 2023, at approximately 3:39 AM, three fire engines, one truck, a battalion chief from the San Luis Obispo City Fire Department along with one engine from San Luis Obispo County Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 1132 Olive in the City of San Luis Obispo. The first unit the first unit on scene reported an approximate 870 square foot, single-story, single-family dwelling with heavy fire and smoke showing from the Alpha and Bravo sides of the structure, with a confirmed power line blocking the street at the alpha/bravo corner of involved structure, cars in driveway, with no occupants standing outside. The fire was controlled in approximately 30 minutes resulting in extensive loss of the structure, contents and two vehicles in the driveway. 3) SUSPECT N/A 4) WITNESS(ES) Resident 1132 Olive San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 , resident Page 12 of 14 1130 Olive San Luis Obispo CA 93401 5) EVIDENCE See Photographic Report 6) CONDITIONS Temperature: 52 degrees F Humidity: 93% Wind: Calm Cloudy 7) EQUIPMENT 1992 Mazda pickup, CA 8) PROPERTY 870 Sf, single family wood frame dwelling with second home on lot. 9) NARRATIVE I responded from my residence at approximately 4:15 AM on June 29, 2023 after receiving a text of a structure fire from San Luis Obispo Dispatch for an investigator to respond to the scene of a structure fire at 1132 Olive. I arrived on scene at approximately 04:20 AM and checked in with Battalion Chief Shane SKOVE who directed me to the fire, still undergoing overhaul activities in an approximate 100 -year- old one-story wood frame single family house. I notified Bureau staff for assistance and was able to contact Inspector Julianna HUTCHINSON who responded to assist in the investigation. While waiting for conditions to improve so that I could enter the structure for my scene examination, I interviewed , the tenant of 1132 Olive. told me that he went downtown with the tenants of 1130 Olive and returned home around 12:30 AM. He went in the house to leave his jacket, then spent the night on the couch of 1130 Olive, which is the second dwelling on the property. He did not notice any signs of fire at that time. He was awakened later that morning by firefighters pounding on the door to evacuate them due to the fire in the front house. Captain FLATOS, who responded with Engine 2 also stated that his crew awakened the residents of 1130 Olive to evacuate. FLATOS also stated that he was puzzled by the presence of bricks in the kitchen, which he thought was unusual. NARRATIVE continued… Fire Scene Examination I initiated my scene examination by visualizing all sides of the fire building, starting on the street side (Side A) and moving clockwise around the structure. Looking at the front of the home I observed fire and smoke damage at the upper portions of the living room window and front door with charring on the front porch upper supports and roof. There was sooting at the upper gable of the roof. On side ‘B’, the south side of the building there was a driveway with two vehicles. The vehicle closest to the street was a late model Ram pickup that exhibit heat damage to the right front of the truck. The truck further to the rear of the driveway was a 1992 Mazda pickup which had extensive fire damage to the cargo and passenger compartments. The living room window on the A/B corner exhibited heat and smoke damage on the upper portion, while the wall adjacent to the Mazda pickup showed extensive burn damage, most likely for the flame impingement of the burning vehicle. The gable ends of the attic were burned through. There were two electrical meters on side ‘B’ with the one closest to the Mazda destroyed and the one closest to the street having heat damage on the side closest to the Mazda. Approaching the B/C corner there appeared to be a “shed” type porch attachment to the main structure with an entry door on side ‘C’ at the B/C corner. Any siding that was on side ‘C’ had been consumed by the fire from the B/C corner to approximately 10 feet from the C/D corner. The roof of the covered porch area was consumed in this area. The C/D corner had a bathroom, there was charring above the window on side ‘C’. I observed heat damage and charring at the upper portions of a window on the ‘D’ side of the C/D corner. Entering the building through the front door that faced the street I observed a living room with even level of damage that appeared to be from downward radiated heat with a line of demarcation approximately 3-4 feet above the floor. On the back wall of the living room was a wall furnace, I did not see any obvious patterns that would lead me to believe the fire initiated from the wall furnace. The ceiling of the living room had been pulled down by suppression activity exposing the wood studs. I observed charring on the top side of the ceiling joist while the underside was unburned. To the right was a bedroom in the D/C corner of the house. This room showed primarily smoke sooting. Also to the right of the living room was a bathroom and laundry room. This also had primarily smoke damage. Behind the living room was an entry to the kitchen and another entry to a second bedroom. Entering the bedroom, I observed a bed with the mattress completely consumed an electric radiant heater. The dry wall was heavily damaged however the exposed wood studs had more damage from the top down. There was an opening onto what may have been a porch that was enclosed and made into living space rendering the rescue opening irrelevant as it no longer opened to a yard that led to a public way. In addition, the enclosure had opening that failed offing plenty of ventilation for the fire. The ceiling of the second bedroom was for the most part non-existent. The remaining ceiling joist were heavily charred with more damage on the top side. The damage was more prevalent toward the kitchen wall. Above the ceiling joist I observed knob and tube wiring. I also observed evidence of cellulose insulation. In the kitchen the damage was more severe on the side where the kitchen shared a wall with bedroom 2. The heat damage was more sever on the wall studs from the top downward with the ceiling and roof burn-through above the wall. The refrigerator exhibited severe heat damage and the range-top hood had collapsed down onto the stove. The range itself showed limited damage and there were no burn indicators that would lead me to believe the fire originated from the kitchen range. I also observed a significant number of loose bricks that had fallen on top of the stove and floor, presumedly from an abandoned chimney in the attic space. The kitchen had an opening onto the back porch where there was and entry way. There was a water heater closet immediately to my left as I exited the kitchen. The burn indicators and protected spaces around the water heater indicated that the fire burned into the water heater enclosure and as such was eliminated as a credible ignition source. The remainder of the enclosed back area showed heavy fire damage with more dame towards the top. The roof structure was completely consumed. The outside edges of the exterior wall studs showed protected areas and were less damaged. It was evident that the fire had vented through the roof above the bedroom/kitchen and out the back porch. After my interior examination I inspected the electric panel boxes on side ‘B’. The 100 AMP service was installed with a City permit in 1999. An additional service was added in 2003 to serve the residence at the rear of the property (1130 Olive). The panel serving 1132 Olive showed 2 breakers that had tripped. Page 13 of 14 NARRATIVE continued… On Monday, July 3, 2023, I received a phone call from a neighbor of the subject residence who told me there have been rat infestations due to a neighboring construction project and that the residents of 1130 and 1132 Olive told him that they could hear rats running around in their home. That same day I contact 1130 Olive resident, told me that they had a rat infestation in both 1130 and 1132 Olive in April of 2023 and could hear them running in the walls. When I asked him if they had experienced any electrical issues told me that if they tried to run more than one appliance at the same time that a breaker would trip. He stated that this occurred in both homes on the property. . Opinions and Conclusions It is my opinion based on burn patterns, indicators, my experience and training that this fire was most likely caused by electrical wiring/resistance heating. The Knob and Tube wiring, while cable of carrying the electrical load of 100 years ago, typically has trouble with the loads of modern appliances. Evidence of cellulose insulation in the attic, which is prohibited by the Electrical Code for use in areas with Knob and Tube wiring, contributes to both the build- up of resistant heating and smoldering ignition. Rodent activity has also been known to have contributed to fires in Knob and Tube wiring due to chewing of the insulation material. It is also my opinion that the fire originated in the general area of the attic area above the kitchen/bedroom wall. The cause determination of this fire is accidental. Page 14 of 14