Roy, Washington - Shop A Total Loss After Being Destroyed by Fire
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Roy, Washington – Shop A Total Loss After Being Destroyed by Fire

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Posted on July 5, 2019

Roy, Washington (July 2, 2019) – A shop on the 295400 block of 8th Avenue East was declared a total loss after being destroyed in a fire. Fortunately, all occupants of the house were able to safely escape and no injuries were reported among the firefighting crews.

The response composed of crews from multiple agencies, including South Pierce Fire and Rescue as well as Graham Fire and Rescue. The cause of the shop fire has not yet been determined. The fire caused 8th Avenue East to be blocked as some power lines had been downed.

About Fire

It is fortunate that no one was injured in this particular case, and the firefighters are to be commended for their response. Like any other structure, commercial buildings must be checked for fire safety. Most if not all the steps in fire safety involve securing the area of one’s business or residence. It is also important to make sure that possible combustible materials are discarded properly or at the very least kept away from buildings. They also urge owners of buildings to review fire safety and make sure that an escape plan is formulated in case of fire.

Much like fire safety in other types of buildings, there are different factors which can add or detract the risk of a fire breaking out. The structure and materials that a building is made out of should be assessed for fire safety before construction. It is also advised that all buildings should be equipped with proper fire suppression tools and detection devices such as fire alarms and smoke alarms. Taking these simple steps should help prevent or lessen the risk of fire. Like with all accidents, the effects of fire are dreadful, including property damage and loss as well as injuries or even fatalities. Fire safety is then not only consideration for one’s self, but also consideration for others.

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