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Home My WebLink About1578 Madonna Fire Report_RedactedNFIRS-1 Basic 40060 CA 06 21 2024 Fire Station 4 (FS4) 24-03488 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 1578 MADONNA # 88 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 21 2024 21:19 Arrival 06 21 2024 21:22 Controlled 06 21 2024 21:33 Last Unit Cleared 06 22 2024 01:15 Shifts and Alarms C 1 FZ4 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 86-Investigate Additional Action Taken Resources Apparatus or Personnel Module is used. Apparatus Personnel Suppression 7 15 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:$ 142,357.00 Contents:$ 30,000.00 Pre-Incident Values: Optional None Property:$ 158,175.00 Contents:$ 30,000.00 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., 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 Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number 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: E4, T1, T2, E3, E21, B3411, and BC3 dispatched to a reported apartment fire. E4 arrived on scene, established Madonna IC, to find a two story multi family dwelling with smoke and fire coming from a second-floor apartment (apt # 88). IC declared an offensive strategy, working incident, and conducted a 360 of the involved building. BC3 arrived on scene and assumed Madonna IC. E4 communicated condition report, one unit involved, moderate victim profile, with possible fire extension to attic. IC set incident objectives: confine fire to unit of origin and conduct a primary search. IC assigned City Tac 1 for all tactical radio traffic. E4 assigned to report to Div 2 and initiate fire attack and primary search. E3 assigned to establish 2 out with crew and assume Div 2, with tactical objective of fire attack and primary search. T1 assigned Roof Div with tactical objective of vertical ventilation. T2 assigned to secure utilities and the report to Div 2 to assist with fire attack. E21 assigned to Div 2 to complete secondary search. Div 2 reported knock down of fire and all clear on primary. Secondary search was conducted and resulted in two kittens located and returned to family / occupants. SLOPD and SLOFD investigators requested. Div 2 directed to check for extension, start salvage and overhaul, and to preserve area of origin for investigation. Fire was extinguished and fire suppression crews rehabbed, recovered gear, restored equipment, and were released, with except... Full primary narrative can be found in NFIRS 1S - Supplemental Authorization 80947 Skove, Shayne Battalion Chief 06/22/2024 Officer In Charge ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date 80947 Skove, Shayne Battalion Chief 06/22/2024 Member Making Report ID Signature Position or Rank Assignment Date K2 L M Page 3 of 14 NFIRS-2 Fire 40060 CA 06 21 2024 Fire Station 4 (FS4) 24-03488 0 FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure Property Details B1 8 Not Residential Estimated number of residential living units in the building of origin whether or not all units became involved B2 1 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 76-Wall surface: exterior Area of Fire Origin D2 13-Electrical arcing Heat Source D3 23-Cabinetry (including built-in) Item First Ignited D4 00-Type of material first ignited, other 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 2 Number of Stories At/Above Grade 0 Number of Stories Below Grade Main Floor Size 1245 Total Square Feet OR BY Length (ft) X Width (ft) Fire Origin 2 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%) 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 21 2024 Fire Station 4 (FS4) 24-03488 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:06/21/2024 21:19 Arrival:06/21/2024 21:25 Clear:06/22/2024 00:46 Sent 1 Suppression EMS Other 81-Incident command ID:CHIEF2 Type:92-Chief officer car Dispatch: Arrival:06/21/2024 22:01 Clear: Sent 1 Suppression EMS Other 91-Fill-in or moveup 83-Provide information to public or media ID:E3 Type:11-Engine Dispatch:06/21/2024 21:19 Arrival:06/21/2024 21:28 Clear:06/21/2024 23:05 Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 11-Extinguishment by fire service personnel ID:E4 Type:11-Engine Dispatch:06/21/2024 21:19 Arrival:06/21/2024 21:22 Clear:06/22/2024 01:15 Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 10-Fire control or extinguishment, other ID:PRV24 Type: 00-Other apparatus/resource Dispatch: Arrival:06/21/2024 23:31 Clear:06/22/2024 01:01 Sent 2 Suppression EMS Other 86-Investigate ID:T1 Type:12-Truck or aerial Dispatch:06/21/2024 21:22 Arrival:06/21/2024 21:27 Clear: Sent 4 Suppression EMS Other 51-Ventilate ID:T2 Type:12-Truck or aerial Dispatch:06/21/2024 21:19 Arrival:06/21/2024 21:28 Clear:06/21/2024 22:50 Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 10-Fire control or extinguishment, other 64-Shut down system A Page 8 of 14 NFIRS-10 Personnel 40060 CA 06 21 2024 Fire Station 4 (FS4) 24-03488 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:06/21/2024 21:19 Arrival:06/21/2024 21:25 Clear:06/22/2024 00:46 Sent 1 Suppression EMS Other 81-Incident command Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 80947 Skove, Shayne Battalion Chief ID:CHIEF2 Type:92-Chief officer car Dispatch: Arrival:06/21/2024 22:01 Clear: Sent 1 Suppression EMS Other 91-Fill-in or moveup 83-Provide information to public or media Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 35110 Fox II, Samuel Battalion Chief 5588009-Chief Officer ID:E3 Type:11-Engine Dispatch:06/21/2024 21:19 Arrival:06/21/2024 21:28 Clear:06/21/2024 23:05 Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 11- Extinguishment by fire service personnel Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 46543 Hicks, Judson Firefighter 54190 King, Michael Captain 66265 Nason, William Engineer ID:E4 Type:11-Engine Dispatch:06/21/2024 21:19 Arrival:06/21/2024 21:22 Clear:06/22/2024 01:15 Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 10-Fire control or extinguishment, other Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 40667 Gutierrez, Armando Captain 100077 Greenelsh, Nathaniel Firefighter 52001 Joy, Cullen Engineer ID:PRV24 Type: 00-Other apparatus/resource Dispatch: Arrival:06/21/2024 23:31 Clear:06/22/2024 01:01 Sent 2 Suppression EMS Other 86-Investigate Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 66289 Nau, Joey 5588016-Investigator 86-Investigate A Page 9 of 14 55150 Koznek, Jeff 5588016-Investigator 86-Investigate ID:T1 Type:12-Truck or aerial Dispatch:06/21/2024 21:22 Arrival:06/21/2024 21:27 Clear: Sent 4 Suppression EMS Other 51-Ventilate Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 61580 Mason, Ryan Engineer 60045 Lokkart, Eric Captain 90841 Weis, Trevor Engineer 99164 Sabatino, Jacob Firefighter ID:T2 Type:12-Truck or aerial Dispatch:06/21/2024 21:19 Arrival:06/21/2024 21:28 Clear:06/21/2024 22:50 Sent 3 Suppression EMS Other 10-Fire control or extinguishment, other 64-Shut down system Personnel ID Name Rank Role Attend Actions Taken 70995 Pratt, Jason Captain 74579 Robertson, Travis Engineer 100069 DeLeuw, Casey Firefighter Page 10 of 14 NFIRS-1S Supplemental 40060 CA 06 21 2024 Fire Station 4 (FS4) 24-03488 0 FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure Primary Narrative: E4, T1, T2, E3, E21, B3411, and BC3 dispatched to a reported apartment fire. E4 arrived on scene, established Madonna IC, to find a two story multi family dwelling with smoke and fire coming from a second-floor apartment (apt # 88). IC declared an offensive strategy, working incident, and conducted a 360 of the involved building. BC3 arrived on scene and assumed Madonna IC. E4 communicated condition report, one unit involved, moderate victim profile, with possible fire extension to attic. IC set incident objectives: confine fire to unit of origin and conduct a primary search. IC assigned City Tac 1 for all tactical radio traffic. E4 assigned to report to Div 2 and initiate fire attack and primary search. E3 assigned to establish 2 out with crew and assume Div 2, with tactical objective of fire attack and primary search. T1 assigned Roof Div with tactical objective of vertical ventilation. T2 assigned to secure utilities and the report to Div 2 to assist with fire attack. E21 assigned to Div 2 to complete secondary search. Div 2 reported knock down of fire and all clear on primary. Secondary search was conducted and resulted in two kittens located and returned to family / occupants. SLOPD and SLOFD investigators requested. Div 2 directed to check for extension, start salvage and overhaul, and to preserve area of origin for investigation. Fire was extinguished and fire suppression crews rehabbed, recovered gear, restored equipment, and were released, with exception of E4, who remained on scene to assist with investigation. Red Cross was contacted and worked with the property manager to provide assistance with housing and food for the 11 occupants that were displaced. Two SAVE cards were issued to displaced occupants. So Cal Gas company advised that gas utilities have been locked out and secured to units 84 and 88. PG&E worked with a facility electrician to restore power to the seven unaffected units. Fire scene was surveyed, and photos were taken by SLOPD investigator Jeff Koznek nd SLOFD Inspector/Investigator Joey Nau . Onsite portion of investigation was completed, scene was secured and released to property manager by E4, Madonna IC terminated. Please see attached supplemental narratives from Company officers. Please see investigation narrative for all investigation findings. BC3 Shayne Skove A Page 11 of 14 Person/Entity Involved Property Manager Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number 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 Person/Entity Involved Other Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number 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 Person/Entity Involved Other Red Cross Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number 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 Person/Entity Involved Other Pacific Gas and Electric Local Option Person/Entity Type Business Name (if applicable)Phone Number 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 Page 12 of 14 Additional Narrative (#1 of 5 ): E-4 arrived on scene to establish Madonna IC. E4 completed a 360 walk around the building to find fire and smoke from corner of building. PD told to evacuate residence in floor below fire room. E-4 secured a water supply and stretched a 1 3/4 line for transitional attack. Someone from crowd of people stated residents were not in the unit involved in fire. E-4 gave condition report with moderate victim profile given and possible extension into attic. B3 arrived on scene and assumed command, E-4 to report to division 2. E4 made entry once 2 out in place and knocked down seat of fire. E-4 completed a primary search with an all clear. E-4 checked for extension into attic with no findings. E-4 noted electrical panel had several breakers tripped. E-4 remained on scene throughout incident to assist with overhaul and fire investigators with moving debris. E-4 was transferred command from B3 and told to finish investigation before turning scene over to property manager. E-4 ensured no heat present with TIC throughout residence with no temp reading above 65 degrees present. E-4 secured building by locking from door and turned scene over to property manager without incident. Additional Narrative (#2 of 5 ): T1 arrived at scene and was assigned Roof Division. T1 personnel deployed a 35' extension ladder and tools to the A/B corner of the involved area of the building and accessed the roof. T1 found a stable roof deck but large volumes of smoke consistent across the entire attic coming from numerous vents. T1 personnel cut a heat hole over the north end of the building and cleared the ceiling below. T1 asked Division 2 if the ventilation was adequate. Division 2 requested more ventilation. T1 personnel proceeded to the south end of the roof and cut another heat hole and cleared the ceiling below. T1 confirmed with Division 2 that no further ventilation was needed. T2 confirmed with IC that nothing further was needed on the roof and descended to rehab and check-in with Division 2 for overhaul needs. Division 2 had no needs while waiting for investigation so T1 personnel assisted with cleaning up tools and equipment. T1 became available and cleared the scene without further incident. Additional Narrative (#3 of 5 ): Truck 2 arrived on scene and was given the assignment to control utilities and report to Div 2. Truck 2 shutdown gas and electric to the apartment and faced to face with Div 2. Truck 2 was then assigned to assist E21 with 2nd search and pull ceiling to check for further fire extension. T2 performed mild overhaul but was instructed to wait for investigators. T2 was then released to cover the city. Additional Narrative (#4 of 5 ): E-3 arrived on scene and was assigned Div 2 and two-out by Madonna IC. Pump 3 and Firefighter 3 deployed a second 1 3/4" hose line to the second floor unit involved in heavy fire, and assisted E-4 personnel with primary search and fire attack. Division 2 was assigned T-2, E-3, E-4 and Cal Fire E-21 for resources. Division 2 assigned T-2 to conduct secondary search, and assist in overhaul efforts. Cal Fire E-21 was assigned to check for fire extension in the unit below on the first floor and finding none, transitioned to assisting with overhaul on fire unit. During the course of the secondary search and overhaul, E-3 and Cal Fire E-21 were successful in locating and rescue of two pet kittens that were missing in the fire unit, they were alive and appeared uninjured and were reunited with the occupants. Division 2 continuied to assst IC with relocation efforts for the displaced family and assigned E-4 personnel to Subsequent to knockdown and successful overhaul, Division 2 requested IC to release Cal Fire E-21, T-2 Additional Narrative (#5 of 5 ): SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU **SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT** Incident Number: 24-03488 Incident Date: Friday, June 11, 2024 Incident Address: 1578 Madonna Road, Unit #88, San Luis Obispo Incident Type: Residential structure fire INCIDENT ACTION: SUPPLEMENTAL FIRE INVESTIGATION REPORT Violations: N/A. Name: Joey Nau Agency: San Luis Obispo City Fire Department Rank: Fire Inspector I Assignment: Fire Station One Page 13 of 14 On Friday, June 21, 2024, I was paged by SLO Emergency Communications Center (SLOECC) as requested by San Luis Obispo Fire Department (SLOFD) Battalion Chief, Shayne SKOVE, to investigate a residential structure fire at 1578 Madonna Road, Unit #88. I responded to Station One to retrieve my radio, gear and assigned work vehicle, and I updated SLOECC while en route via radio, that I was responding to the incident. I arrived on scene at approximately 23:30 hours. Upon my arrival, I checked in at the incident command post to receive direction from BC SKOVE. SKOVE provided me with a brief update and directed me to the south-facing side of the property, where I met with SLOPD Detective, Jeff KOZNEK. KOZNEK had taken preliminary photos of the fire damage, a sketch of the scene, capturing the apartment’s layout, and conducted witness interviews, gathering contact information of witnesses. We met with SLOFD Captain Armando GUTIERREZ and crew, who led us upstairs into apartment #88 to view the property’s interior damage, and they provided me with a verbal update regarding their fire suppression operations for both of their visits. GUTIERREZ stated that SLOFD was initially dispatched earlier in the evening (approximately 17:30 hours) on a first call, due to report of problematic electrical outlet. Fire Engine 4 responded to the incident and observed smoke in the general area of the bedrooms. The crew was directed to a child’s bedroom where the reporting resident, , stated an outlet behind a crib was observed sparking and that he shut the associated breaker off as a precaution (no visible damage to this outlet was observed by the crew upon their arrival). Shortly after turning off the breaker to the room with the crib, reported to the crew that he heard a noise coming from the rearmost children’s bedroom and then entered to observe a piece of paper on fire on the floor in front of an outlet near that bedroom’s window. The paper was extinguished by the residents prior to the engine company’s arrival. The crew photographed visible damage to the drywall near the outlet and removed this section to verify the absence of additional heat, smoke or fire within the wall. GUTIERREZ notified property manager, , of their findings, and directed her to leave the breakers off until a PG & E representative could follow up. Per KOZNEK, The PG & E rep referred the property manager to a licensed electrical contractor, who conducted a service visit, notified the residents that the breakers could be turned back on, and stated that they should not use any outlets in the children’s bedrooms, pending a follow-up service visit from another electrical contractor during the week. See Detective KOZNEK’s SLOPD supplemental investigation report. SLOFD was dispatched to the property a second time that night and arrived at approximately 21:30 hours to smoke showing, and the rearmost children’s upstairs bedroom in flames. SLO City Fire suppression crews extinguished the fire and our investigation took place at approximately 23:50 hours, once premises were confirmed to no longer be considered an immediate safety hazard. Detective KOZNEK and I observed smoke damage throughout the property and noted significant fire damage to the rearmost children’s bedroom. I took photographs to capture the scene and surrounding areas, prior to having the suppression crew excavate debris from the most burned portions of the room. There were no visibly protected areas around the outlets or on their surrounding walls in the children’s rooms to indicate that any devices were plugged in, immediately prior to or during the fire. A damaged electrical cord from a dresser desk under the window was found unplugged and collected, along with what appeared to be a damaged electronic charger, also found unplugged. A damaged junction box pulled from the ceiling was also collected and showed no signs of internal fire damage. All outlets and walls were inspected in the apartment, with damage noted only to two, both of which were in the rearmost children’s bedroom. An outlet behind the bed showed signs of fire damage externally, but was largely visibly protected behind the drywall and insulation once removed by suppression crew members. The outlet near the children’s dresser desk had shown signs of damage on the first call of the evening, and GUTIERREZ’S photos capture visible partial damage adjacent to the outlet once the drywall portion was cut away. After the second call (reporting the fire), additional wall layers were cut away to show partially protected insulation with a portion displaying a burn pattern, and visible damage to a wooden stud running vertically to the right of the outlet. The dresser desk, containing clothing, toys and a backpack on top, were all nearly consumed in the fire and the wall directly adjacent to this area displayed strong calcination. The same wall, near the closet and behind the bed, showed strong burn patterns just above where the mattress and more clothing and toys were present, indicating high volumes of combustible fuel. Smoke detectors were found functioning in the unit at the time of the investigation. There were no signs of defective appliances in the room that had caught fire, no visible accelerants found on scene, nor indicators of an intentionally started fire. Investigation discovered the following, indicating that the fire most likely started at or near the outlet under the rearmost children’s bedroom window as a result of an electrical system malfunction. • Reported arcing of an outlet near the crib in the anterior, adjacent bedroom. • Clear visible burns to the exterior drywall from the outlet nearest the window and dresser desk in the rearmost children’s bedroom (prior to the fire). • Witnessed burning of a piece of paper directly in front of this outlet. • Visible damage adjacent to this outlet from within the walls, behind an otherwise protected area of insulation and wooden 2x4 studs. See full fire investigation report on SLO City Fire Preventions shared/G drive. Page 14 of 14