Three-alarm Fire Damages South Oak Cliff Condominiums


Date:
 
January 29, 2003
Location:

 

Country Creek Condominiums
4657 Country Creek Drive

Response:
 
14 pieces of heavy fire equipment, 56 firefighters
Times:



 

1st alarm –  01:38 a.m.
2nd alarm – 01:45 a.m.
3rd alarm –  01:55 a.m.
Under control @ 02:13 a.m.

Cause:
 

Careless use of a plumbing torch.

Injuries:
 

None

Damage:

 

$12,000 – Structure; $3,500 - Contents

Details:
 

 

 

 

First-arriving fire crews reported flames coming from the attic area of this two-story building.  Buildings in this complex are located close to each other, and extra alarms were added to bring additional personnel to the scene and minimize opportunities for the fire to spread. Only four units in one building suffered damage, and volunteers with the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team were on scene to assist displaced residents in their relocation efforts.