pNov 8 just after 730pm the House was dispatched for 7803 Northern Ave. Units went on the scene reporting a house fully involved with fire. Chief 48A Miller went on the scene and established Command. The fire was under control in about one hour and units were on the scene about 3 hours mopping up.brnbspppThe cause of the fire was a wood stove. The home owner received burns from trying to fight the fire himself and than trying to save his pet. The home owner was transported to a nearby hospital with serious non-life threatening injuries. brnbspppAlways keep heat sources space heaters radiators fire places wood stoves ETC clear and free of combustible items. A fire extinguisher should be kept near fire places and wood stoves while in use and NEVER left unattended. In case of fire call 911 right away and then make sure everyone exits the building right away.brnbspp
