Salmon Falls fire

On December 17, 2011 at 4:21 a.m., Engine 84 responded to a residential structure fire in the Salmon Falls area. The owners of the home were awakened by a large "popping" sound and attempted to put water on the fire with a garden hose while dialing 911. Upon arrival, E84 reported a fully involved garage fire threatening the rest of the house.  Power lines to the house were arcing and hindered the crews efforts to attack the fire. Once the garage portion of the fire was knocked down, crews were able to fight an established attic fire and vertically ventilate the structure. The fire was stopped in the front portion of the attic and the majority of the home was saved.  Rescue Fire, Cameron Park (Cal Fire), and PG&E assisted with call.