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Residence Engulfed in Flames, Residents Displaced

3973 Gaffney Ct

Published Mar 23 at 5:13 AM · Updated Mar 23 at 5:32 AM

Summary

Firefighters responded to a structure fire at a single-story home in San Diego, where smoke was visible from the attic. The fire was isolated to the chimney's framing, and crews worked to extinguish it by removing the chimney cap and applying water from above. Residents evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported.

Timeline

Mar 23, 6:10AM

Firefighters confirm they have enough personnel to handle the remaining cleanup.

Mar 23, 6:10AM

Firefighters confirm overhaul is complete, with remaining drywall and insulation to be cleared.

Mar 23, 6:09AM

The Red Cross has been requested to assist the displaced residents, and contact information is being coordinated.

Mar 23, 5:55AM

Firefighters have completed work on the roof and are exiting after confirming no fire extensions.

Mar 23, 5:54AM

Firefighters confirm the chimney has been overhauled with no fire extensions found. The deck is clear.

Mar 23, 5:49AM

The Red Cross is being contacted to assist two adults and three children displaced by the fire.

Mar 23, 5:34AM

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Mar 23, 5:13AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3973 Gaffney Ct.

Mar 23, 6:10AM

Firefighters confirm they have enough personnel to handle the remaining cleanup.

Mar 23, 6:10AM

Firefighters confirm overhaul is complete, with remaining drywall and insulation to be cleared.

Mar 23, 6:09AM

The Red Cross has been requested to assist the displaced residents, and contact information is being coordinated.

Mar 23, 5:55AM

Firefighters have completed work on the roof and are exiting after confirming no fire extensions.

Mar 23, 5:54AM

Firefighters confirm the chimney has been overhauled with no fire extensions found. The deck is clear.

Mar 23, 5:49AM

The Red Cross is being contacted to assist two adults and three children displaced by the fire.

Mar 23, 5:34AM

Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.

Mar 23, 5:13AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3973 Gaffney Ct.

Mar 23, 6:10AM

Firefighters confirm they have enough personnel to handle the remaining cleanup.

Mar 23, 6:10AM

Firefighters confirm overhaul is complete, with remaining drywall and insulation to be cleared.

Mar 23, 6:09AM

The Red Cross has been requested to assist the displaced residents, and contact information is being coordinated.

Mar 23, 5:55AM

Firefighters have completed work on the roof and are exiting after confirming no fire extensions.

Mar 23, 5:54AM

Firefighters confirm the chimney has been overhauled with no fire extensions found. The deck is clear.

Mar 23, 5:49AM

The Red Cross is being contacted to assist two adults and three children displaced by the fire.

Mar 23, 5:34AM

Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.

Mar 23, 5:13AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3973 Gaffney Ct.

Mar 23, 6:10AM

Firefighters confirm they have enough personnel to handle the remaining cleanup.

Mar 23, 6:10AM

Firefighters confirm overhaul is complete, with remaining drywall and insulation to be cleared.

Mar 23, 6:09AM

The Red Cross has been requested to assist the displaced residents, and contact information is being coordinated.

Mar 23, 5:55AM

Firefighters have completed work on the roof and are exiting after confirming no fire extensions.

Mar 23, 5:54AM

Firefighters confirm the chimney has been overhauled with no fire extensions found. The deck is clear.

Mar 23, 5:49AM

The Red Cross is being contacted to assist two adults and three children displaced by the fire.

Mar 23, 5:34AM

Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.

Mar 23, 5:13AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3973 Gaffney Ct.

Mar 23, 6:10AM

Firefighters confirm they have enough personnel to handle the remaining cleanup.

Mar 23, 6:10AM

Firefighters confirm overhaul is complete, with remaining drywall and insulation to be cleared.

Mar 23, 6:09AM

The Red Cross has been requested to assist the displaced residents, and contact information is being coordinated.

Mar 23, 5:55AM

Firefighters have completed work on the roof and are exiting after confirming no fire extensions.

Mar 23, 5:54AM

Firefighters confirm the chimney has been overhauled with no fire extensions found. The deck is clear.

Mar 23, 5:49AM

The Red Cross is being contacted to assist two adults and three children displaced by the fire.

Mar 23, 5:34AM

Are you in the area or have more information? Go live from a safe distance or leave a comment to help keep your community informed.

Mar 23, 5:13AM

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 3973 Gaffney Ct.

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Radio Clips

SDFD TAC 9B · Mar 23, 5:49AM · 0:31

IC from fire attack. Go for IC. IC from fire attack. Looks like we have complete knockdown of the fire. We're just overhauling the living room right now, looking for any extension. It looks like it's complete knockdown. IC copies. I have Truck 237's engineer bringing in some salvage covers and equipment for you guys. Fire attack copies that. Thank you.

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SDFD CMD 9A · Mar 23, 5:44AM · 0:15

IC copies, 30 minutes. You can just continue the timer. We've located the source of the fire and got extinguishment. We're going to have extensive overhaul. You can still remain on scene for approximately an hour, hour and a half.

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SDFD TAC 9B · Mar 23, 5:42AM · 0:15

from the roof. Okay, copy that. Then I'll keep them up there. They're still working on that, and then I'll have 237's engineer secure some of the salvage equipment for you guys. Fire TAC copies that.

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