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West End Road Fire Claims House, Dog
The resident told investigators that he woke up and found that his bedroom was on fire. He got out and called his sons who live down the street and then tried to go back into the house to save one of his dogs. However, due to the fire and smoke, he was unable to... »
Desmond Cowan Named Arcata Fire Chief
Cowan is a 21-year Arcata firefighter who has worked at all ranks in the organization. He is the first local graduate of the National Fire Academy’s Executive Fire Officer Program. »
Arcata Fire Battles Remote Residential Blaze
This incident posed a unique set of challenges because of the rural location of the residence. »
Rotten Old Bottoms Shed Burns Down
Residents told the firefighters that it was an abandoned and rotten shed that they hadn’t been inside in 7 or 8 years. Investigators believe that the brush fire was a result of an unattended control burn. »
Arcata Fire Still Searching For New Chief
Justin McDonald has been asked by the Board to continue in his current position of Interim Fire Chief. “This may be a minor setback for the organization and the community, but rest assured that the daily operations of the Fire District will still continue to meet our mission,” said McDonald. The Board will... »
Huge Manila Fire Likely Caused By Extension Cords, Power Strips – October 22, 2012
Firefighters contained the large fire in about 30 minutes and confirmed that the house was not occupied when the fire started. The homeowner arrived after seeing the large fire from the downtown Arcata area. The owner confirmed that there was no one else in the house. »
Manila Fire Reveals Two–Room Cannabis Grow – August 18, 2012
Following the fire, neighbors later reported, the front yard was littered with singed grow lights and burned pot plants. The house recently underwent extensive remodeling, according to a neighbor. »
Paint-Piggification Ends In Arrest – August 3, 2012
It’s not the first time someone has gone on a daylight graffiti quest. Nor is it the first time a suspect was arrested paint-handed for allegedly doing so. »
Sunday/Monday Fire Cluster Starts In Sunny Brae – June 20, 2012
Kevin L. Hoover Eye Editor SUNNY BRAE – A family of three is without a home after a Sunday morning blaze that engulfed their house at 46 Crescent Way in Sunny Brae. William McLarin told Arcata Firefighters he awoke this morning to his sister, Sydney, 7, yelling “Fire! Fire!” The two quickly exited the... »
Fire Claims Sunny Brae Family’s Home – June 17, 2012
Assistance may be dropped off at neighbor Kathrine Lee's house, 1092 Buttermilk Lane, the pale yellow house on the corner of Crescent Way and Buttermilk Lane. »