16 Apartments Damaged in Four-Alarm Fire

Contact: Barbara Block
                  Office: 214-670-7949
                  Pager: 214-670-4115, code 9904

Date: February 4, 2001
Time: 10:30 a.m.

Location: Montfort Valley Apartments 13660 Montfort Drive

Response: 4 Alarms, 19 Major pieces of equipment, 74 Firefighters

Equipment Involved: N/A

Times: 1st alarm 4:54 a.m., 2nd alarm 5:03 a.m., 3rd alarm 5:08 a.m., 4th alarm 5:26 a.m., Out tapped 6:14 a.m.

Cause: Accidental - electric stove left on after cooking.

Injuries: None - Residents reported that smoke detectors first alerted residents to the presence of fire.

Damages: $ 500,000 - Structure
                     $ 80,000 - Contents

Details: The fire began in an upstairs unit in this two-story apartment complex, and spread through the walls and roof to adjoining apartments. Eight units were destroyed, and an additional eight units were damaged. Volunteers with the American Red Cross Disaster Action Team were on the scene of the incident early, and are assisting the estimated 45 displaced residents in relocation efforts.

DFD HomePage - DFD Press Release Page