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NFIRS-1S Supplemental <br />82106 MN 09 21 2022 Hugo (FD)2022280 0 <br />FDID State Month Day Year Station Number Exposure <br />Primary Narrative: <br />On September 21, 2022 Hugo fire along with auto aid from Forest Lake, White Bear Lake, Centennial and Lino Lakes Fire <br />Departments were dispatched to a residential structure fire located at 14197 Forest Blvd N. in Hugo, MN 55038. I, Hugo Chief <br />3 arrived first on scene and found a one story single family home with smoke showing on three sides of the structure with <br />active fire showing in the basement. During my walk around the house I found fire venting through a small basement window <br />working its way up the side of the house and extending into the eaves of the roof line. <br />Hugo Ladder 1 arrived and initiated a transitional attack through the basement windows and to the Charlie side of the home <br />to extinguish visible fire and cool environment before entering the structure for search and rescue and fire control. The <br />structure was searched several times to ensure no one was in the home as the homeowner was unable to be located at the <br />time fire attack was initiated. The home had fallen on disrepair over the years so crews were advised to use an abundance of <br />caution while working inside the home and once the all clear was given crews were pulled out and the remainder of the <br />operation was conducted via exterior or roof operations via ladder truck bucket ops. <br />Once the fire was extinguished an investigation was initiated by Hugo Fire Marshal Gina Duncanson and Fire Fighter Bob <br />Bieniek. Due to the suspicious nature of this fire during the initial stages of the investigation the Minnesota Duty officer was <br />contacted and an investigator was requested. Deputy State Fire Marshal John Ray was assigned to this fire and made <br />arrangements to conduct a site inspection on Friday September 23, 2022. The home was boarded up via, locked and fire taped <br />to secure the scene until we could secure a search warrant to return to the scene and conduct an investigation. <br />Deputy State Fire Marshal John Ray with continue his investigation and with author a report after he finishes his investigation. <br />All units were able to clear the scene and return to quarters without incident. No fire fighter or civilian injuries were noted <br />and this fire remains under investigation. <br />Respectfully; <br />Colin Emans <br />Assistant Chief <br />Hugo Fire Department <br />A <br />Page 12 of 12