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Home My WebLink AboutMisc Letters ST.LUCIE COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT Telephone: (772)621-3322 FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU Fax: (772)621-3604 Office of the Fire Marshal DI FIRE INVESTIGATION REPORT "CONFIDENTIAL" N/A rt DATE OF REPORT:Julul 177,270178 PROPERTY INSURED VALUE:F DATE OF FIRE: Jun 3,2018 CONTENTS INSURED VALUE: N/A N 7A ---777:� CASE NUMBER:r'184�15 MORTGAGE COMPANY:F ACCOUNT NUMBER:N/A RUN NUMBER:[1�-23122 TIME OF FIRE:8:01:00 Pm1—--- OWNER'S NJA INVESTIGATION DATE:FJuI 3,2018 RACE: SEX: N/A INVESTIGATION TIME: DOB: POB:NIA FIRE CAUSE: INCENDIARY ADDRESS: N/A DAY OF THE WEEK: SUNDAY HOME PHONE#: NIA CELL PHONE#:FN LOCATION:6905 Belleair Ave.Fort Pierce,FL 34951 DESCRIPTION:Residential Structure VEHICLE: DOLLAR VALUE: 592,400(PASLQ DOLLAR LOSS:EST.$40,000 INSURANCE COMPANY: POLICY NUMBER: ADDITIONAL OWNERS: SEE NARRATIVE OCCUPANT NAME:John J.O'Connell RACE: WHITE — SEX•MALE DOB: 11-11-1957 POB• New York ADDRESS: 6905 Belleau Ave.Fort Pierce,FL 34951 ADDITIONAL OCCUPANTS: SEE NARRATIVE WITNESS NAME: N/A �I ADDRESS:- N/A CONTACT PHONE#: N/A FATALITY NAME: RACE:N/A SEX: DOB: N/A POB: N/A ADDRESS:N/A I I ADDITIONAL FATALITIES: SEE NARRATIVE ARRESTED NAME: N/A RACE: N/A SEX: N/A DOB: N/A POB: N/A ADDRESS:N/A ADDITIONAL ARRESTS: N/A NARRATION SUMMARY: On the above date and time I was dispatched to 6905 Belleair Ave. Fort Pierce, FL 34951 to determine the origin and cause of a residential structure. Upon arrival I made contact with Incident Commander ACO Daren Torok and was informed of the situation. ACO Torok stated that crews arrived to find the front door of the structure open and no visible flames present. ACO Torok stated E-7 was the first arriving crew and was dispatched priority 3 as a non emergency fire. Upon entrance into the structure, ACO Torok stated no visible flames were present throughout the entire inside of the structure but moderate smoke was present. ACO Torok stated his crew ventilated the structure, checked for extension, overhauled the structure, and notified dispatch to call for a investigator. I met with the occupant of the residence Mr. O'Connell, who stated he was at Winn Dixie, CVS, and Vero Beach Staples at the time of the fire and doesn't know what happened. Mr. O'Connell states the home is his deceased mother's home ,but it is currently in a trust. Mr. Hall stated the home is his and doesn't know if there is insurance or any other coverage of contents. SCENE DESCRIPTION: The structure was a single story residential wood frame with wood siding. The structure had a asphalt shingle roof and lies in a North to South plane with the front door facing North. Photographs were take at this time. SCENE EXAMINATION: The weather at the time of the fire was a clear night with light winds from the south. The exterior examination began by walking the perimeter looking for any containers or other items related to the fire. None were found. The exterior examination of the structure began at the front door ( North side) and continued in a clockwise motion. The front exterior of the structure had no smoke damage as well as the entire structure on all four sides at the eve level. The interior examination of the structure also began at the front door (North side) and continued in a clockwise motion. The interior front of the structure had moderate to heavy smoke damage as well as the entire inside of structure on all four sides. Proceeding into the front foyer, it was noted that two gasoline containers were found on the floor. The gas cans were handled by me for the inspection of gasoline and placed back on the floor. Mr. O' Connell was asked why gasoline containers were inside the house and he stated that he doesn't know why. He stated someone must of got them out of the back shed and brought them inside. I asked Mr. O'Connell if someone is trying to hurt him or made any threats and he stated no one has. Proceeding to the bedroom on the B Side of the structure, a strong smell of fuel was noted in this area at the floor level all the way to the top of the ceiling. This area received the heaviest amount of damage and was the area of origin. Pulling back the carpet revealed pour patterns on the concrete in this area. The kitchen and dining room received heavy smoke damage but no visible flame contact. Proceeding into the bedroom on the C Side of the structure, the entrance was blocked by a bookcase and was move to gain entry. Inside the bedroom minimal smoke damage was noted and no other signs of fire was noted. Proceeding into the garage, the examination of the breaker panel revealed breakers 8, 14, and 20 were tripped. The panel was labeled but was illegible to read to see what breakers serviced the areas of the house (refer to pictures). At this time, dispatch was notified to contact State Fire Marshal and St. Lucie County Sheriffs Office for assistance. State Detective Scott Bresalier arrived on scene and was briefed on the situation. At this time, I turned the scene over to Detective Breslier assisted him with photos, the collection of evidence, and the recreation of the scene with the St.Lucie County Sheriffs Office. CONCLUSION: Based on the examination of the scene, the information available, and the information from Engine Ts crew this fire is incendiary in nature. The area of origin was floor area next to bedroom on B Side of structure . The cause of the fire was the ignition of fuel. This case is considered closed but additional supplements or information may be added at anytime. FIRE INVESTIGATOR:�— St. Lucie County Fire Marshal's Office St Lucie County Fire District 5160 NW MILNER DRIVE Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983 7726213400 Incident Report Printed. 0212012019 09:53:00 2018-0018023122-000 Number of Pages. 4 Basic Alarm Date and Time 20:01:54 Sunday,June 3,2018 Arrival Time 20:12:45 Controlled Date and Time Last Unit Cleared Date and Time 02:28:59 Monday,June 4,2018 Response Time 0:10:51 Completed Yes Fire Department Station ST07 Incident Type 111 -Building fire Aid Given or Received N-None Action Taken 1 86-Investigate Casualties No Apparatus-Suppression 3 Apparatus-EMS I Personnel-Suppression Personnel 6 Personnel-EMS Personnel 2 Property Loss $0.00 Contents Loss $0.00 Property Value $0.00 Contents Value $0.00 Detector Alerted occupants U Property Use 419- 1 or 2 family dwelling Location Type Address Address 6905 BELLEAIR AVE City,State Zip FORT PIERCE,FL 34951 Latitude 27.55553 Longitude -80.39486 Situation Initial Dispatch Code SFR4 Final Dispatch Code SFR4 Fire Structure Type I -Enclosed building Number of Residential I Number of Buildings Involved I Area of Origin UU-Undetermined Heat Source UU-Undetermined Item First Ignited UU-Undetermined Cause of ignition 5-Cause under investigation Contribution To Ignition I UU-Undetermined Structure Status 2-In normal use Floor of Origin I Stories Above Grade I Total Square Feet I Page 1 of 4 Printed: 02/20/2019 09:53:00 St Lucie County Fire District 5160 NW MILNER DRIVE Port Saint Lucie, FL 34963 772 621 3400 Incident Report Printed. 0212012019 09:53:00 2018-0018023122-000 Number of Pages. 4 Structure Fire Spread 4-Confined to building of origin Item Contributing To Spread LTU-Undetermined Detector Presence I Detector Type U-Undetermined Detector Power U-Undetermined Detector Operation U-Undetermined AES Presence I AES Type U-Undetermined AES Operation U-Undetermined Apparatus-E04 Apparatus ID E04 Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time 20:03:42 Sunday,June 3,2018 Apparatus priority response Yes Apparatus cancelled after dispatch Yes Number of People 2 Apparatus Use I Apparatus Action Taken 1 93-Cancelled en route Apparatus Type 11 -Engine Personnel I E0904-DURAN,JOHN Position:FFPM Personnel 2 E0413 -MCDILDA JR,DONALD M Position:FFENG Apparatus-R17 Apparatus ID R17 Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time 22:01:20 Sunday,June 3,2018 Apparatus priority response Yes Number of People 2 Apparatus Use I Apparatus Type 71 -Rescue unit Personnel I E0334-KRAFT,JEFFREY M Position: SPOFF Personnel 2 E0815-MAPLES,RYAN P Position: SPOPM Apparatus-E07 Apparatus ID E07 Response Time 0:08:24 Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time 20:04:21 Sunday,June 3,2018 En route to scene date and time 20:07:03 Sunday,June 3,2018 Apparatus Arrival Date and Time 20:12:451, Sunday,June 3,2018 Apparatus Clear Date and Time 00:56:27 , Monday,June 4,2018 Apparatus priority response Yes Number of People 2 Apparatus Use 1 Page 2 of 4 Printed: 02/20/2019 09:53:00 St Lucie County Fire District 5160 NW MILNER DRIVE Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983 772 621 3400 Incident Report Printed. 0212012019 09:53:00 2018-0018023122-000 Number of Pages: 4 Apparatus-E07 Apparatus Type 11 -Engine Personnel I E0710-GREENE,SAMUEL W Position:FFPM Personnel 2 E0644-WILE,DOUGLAS Position:FFPM Apparatus-R07 Apparatus ID R07 Response Time 0:10:21 Apparatus Dispatch Date and Time 00:34:17 Monday,June 4,2018 En route to scene date and time 00:35:48 Monday,June 4,2018 Apparatus Arrival Date and Time 00:44:38 Monday,June 4,2018 En route to facility date and time 00:54:36 Monday,June 4,2018 Arrive facility date and time 01:15:32 Monday,June 4,2018 Apparatus Clear Date and Time 01:25:58 Monday,June 4,2018 Apparatus priority response Yes Number of People 2 Apparatus Use 2 Apparatus Type 71 -Rescue unit Personnel I E0771 -WARE,RILEY T Position:FFPM Personnel 2 E0947-WILLMORE,ANDREW Position:FF Authority Reported By E0710-GREENE,SAMUEL W 01:45:11 Monday,June 4,2018 Officer In Charge Reviewer Narratives Narrative Name New Narrative Narrative Type Incident Narrative Date 01:45:17 Monday,June 4,2018 Author E0710-GREENE,SAMUEL W Author Rank FFPM Author Assignment I Narrative Text E-7 was dispatched for a residential structural fire. On arrival found a single story residential building with no hazards showing from the outside with the homeowner walking around his driveway with some personal belongings.Upon the initial entry it was noticed that the interior of the structure was completely charred do to a previous fire.A primary search of the residence was completed with the use of a thermal imager and direct visualization and nothing was found. Dispatch was notified of the situation and a fire investigator was requested to the scene. Page 3 of 4 Printed: 02/20/2019 09:53:00 St Lucie County Fire District 5160 NW MILNER DRIVE Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983 772 621 3400 Incident Report Printed: 0212012019 09:53:00 2018-0018023122-000 Number of Pages:4 Narratives Redcross was requested for one adult mate.Once the fire investigator arrived on scene he was assisted by E-Ts crew and it was determined that he needed to request the state fire marshal and local sheriffs office.While during the investigation the sheriffs officers on scene requested for the homeowner be evaluated by rescue.E-7 crew was released by the fire inspector while he remained on scene to assist the state fire marshal.E-7 advised dispatch of the current situation and then E-7 cleared the call and became available. End of Report Page 4 of 4 Printed: 02/20/2019 09:53:00