Eagle River house fire kills one, injures another
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - A house fire in Eagle River, near the intersection of Skyline Drive and Roseberry Park Drive, left one person dead and another injured on Monday, according to the Anchorage Fire Department.
Fire officials said a person who escaped the burning home called 911 at around 3:01 p.m., reporting that another occupant was trying to crawl out of the window and that a third was trapped inside.
Crews from multiple Anchorage fire stations responded, along with a safety officer and battalion chiefs. Officials said that firefighters worked to put out the blaze despite the absence of a fire hydrant nearby. The fire continued to smolder and produce smoke for about three hours after the initial call for help.
Cause of blaze under investigation
Cause of blaze under investigation
Cause of blaze under investigation
Firefighters recovered the remains of the deceased victim inside the home. The person who escaped through the window was taken to an Anchorage hospital, AFD said.
Investigators are sifting through the ashes to determine the origin and cause of the fire. Preliminary findings show that the home only had one smoke detector, which was broken, according to officials.
