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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Fire Department
602 West Second Street • Duluth, Minnesota 55802
218-730-4400 •www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact Kelli Latuska,
Public Information Officer at 218-730-5309
DATE: 12/25/2013
SUBJECT: Structure Fire @619 E 5th St
BY: Assistant Fire Chief's Office

NATURE OF INCIDENT: Structure Fire @619 E 5th St
CASE NO.: 13-11145
INCIDENT DATE: 12/25/2013
INCIDENT TIME: 03:30
INCIDENT LOCATION: 619 E 5th St

 At 0330 hrs. on Wednesday, December 25, 2013, the Duluth Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a " structure fire" at 619 E 5th St.  Upon arrival, smoke was observed coming from the 2nd floor window on the east side of the structure.

The fire was located on the 2nd floor kitchen area. The fire was knocked down quickly, and crews remained on scene for over an hour to complete overhaul. Crews responded from HQ, #2 station, and #4 station.

The homeowners awoke to the smell of smoke, and tried to extinguish the fire with a bucket of water. They quickly evacuated the building and waited outside for our arrival. The owners advised us of a cat and dog inside the building. Both animals were rescued and are recovering after receiving medical attention on scene.

Damage to structure and contents is estimated at $35,000.00. The cause of the fire  is under investigation by the Duluth Fire Marshal's office.