House in Graham a ‘total loss’ after overnight fire
A Graham home was declared a total loss by fire crews early Monday after an overnight fire tore through the house, engulfing it in flames and smoke.
Graham Fire & Rescue crews responded about 2:30 a.m. to the 12800 block of 224th Street for a report of a house fire, according to a Twitter post from the fire department. Graham Fire spokesperson Steve Richards said no one was inside when the fire began.
Richards said the home’s occupants were out of town and the house was undergoing renovations. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Fire crews remained at the scene Monday extinguishing hot spots. Photos of the fire posted by the department showed smoke pouring out of the house and a large column of flames rising above the two-story home.
A neighbor spotted the fire after hearing explosions and burning, Richards said. He said the neighbor notified a security guard for the homeowner’s association who called 911.
When fire crews arrived at the scene, the house was “fully involved” by the fire, Richards said. He said crews would be searching the home Monday morning.
Video taken at the scene showed the house’s power line arcing, sending sparks flying before the home’s power company could shut down power.
This story was originally published September 20, 2021 at 7:27 AM.
