Residential Fire in the 400 Block of Sylvan Avenue

On Friday, May 8, at 6:37 p.m., a 9-1-1 call was received reporting flames coming from a vacant single-family residence in the 400 block of Sylvan Avenue.

Fire units were dispatched at 6:37 p.m. and arrived on the scene at 6:42 p.m. Units arrived to find an active fire in the patio of a single-story home. Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames with a preconnected 1¾-inch fire attack hose line, preventing the fire from spreading further into the residence.

The fire was extinguished with no injuries. The Mountain View Police Department provided traffic control for one hour while fire units and equipment were on the scene.

An interior window ledge in the patio was determined to be the fire's area of origin. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, due to a renovation mishap. The estimated damage to the contents and structure is $10,000. The building was turned over to the homeowner before fire crews left the scene.

By following a few safety tips, you can protect your family from fire while performing residential renovations.
• Never pile oily rags; instead, lay them flat outside to dry or submerge them in water, then seal them in a metal container.
• Store all paints and flammable liquids in cool, detached areas.

Photographs
Individual images can be found at Flickr.com/photos/MVpublicsafety.
Please credit the images: Courtesy of the City of Mountain View Fire Department.

Media Contact
Robert Maitland, Fire Department PIO
650-903-6825 or [email protected]