Smoke was pouring from the windows of Katie and Peter Olympic’s home when the fire truck arrived. It was shortly before 8 a.m. on May 10. A handful of volunteers were already on the scene.
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“We had the fire truck running, and we had guys shooting water into the house,” said Tim Anelon, Iliamna Fire Chief. “I had guys running line from the fire hydrant to the fire truck to keep our fire truck full as we fight the fire, and we saved the structure.”
There were no injuries, but the inside of the home and the Olympics’ belongings sustained significant damage from flames and smoke. The heat from the fire melted photographs. The electrical wiring, insulation, flooring and many appliances need to be replaced.
Anelon said that the exact cause of the fire is unknown, but it appears to be electrical as the blaze began near the fuse box.
The community is banding together to help repair the Olympics’ home and replace their belongings.