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On March 22, 2018, at 10:58 a.m., Albany Fire Department responded to a First Alarm Structure Fire at 6211 Wilford Court SW. The residence was a single story duplex. Truck 11 made forcible entry, found smoke, and the source of the fire in the kitchen. Crews were able to put out the fire and determine the cause to be accidental.
After further investigation, AFD learned the resident living in the neighboring duplex called 911 after hearing an activated smoke alarm. The renter in the effected duplex was not home at the time of the fire and the damage to the duplex was smoke related only. Pets were in the home at the time but were safe.
Smoke alarms save lives and property. Albany Fire Department encourages our community to test their smoke alarms. If your alarm is not working properly, or the manufacture date is over ten years old, replace your smoke alarm with a new alarm. Hardwired smoke alarms should be replaced with hard wired units. Place smoke alarms on each level of your home, in sleeping areas and outside of sleeping areas. If you have questions about your smoke alarms you can call Albany Fire Department at 541-917-7700.