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Rotten Old Bottoms Shed Burns Down

By kevpod

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

By kevpod

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

By kevpod

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

By kevpod

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

By kevpod

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

By kevpod

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

By kevpod

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. »

Eight Homeless After VW Apartment Blaze – May 6, 2012

By kevpod

Fire crews discovered numerous smoke alarms had been disabled with batteries disconnected. This may have contributed to the fire growth and delayed report. »

Plaza Design Arson Averted, Two Arrested – March 14, 2012

By kevpod

Arcata Police arrested Matthew Brian Beattie, 33, and Crystal Lyn Pace, 26, on felony arson charges over an incident which took place at the store around noontime. »

Manila Fire Claims 215 House – June 21, 2011

By kevpod

The residence was utilized as a “215” marijuana grow operation, and although the original fire remains unsolved, the point of fire origin is in the area of the building’s main electrical service. »