Video below was taken by a resident. WARNING LANGUAGE. Mute the sound if you will be offended by adult language. This video was taken during a high-stress situation.
NEWS RELEASE-CITY OF VALDEZ
Valdez, AK – Valdez Fire and Police Departments responded to a reported multi-residential structure fire in the early morning hours of Monday, June 6.
At approximately midnight, Valdez Fire Dispatch received a report of a fire at 1703 Homestead Road. Emergency responders arrived on scene and discovered an active fire and quickly began evacuating the residents and extinguishing the fire.
Both buildings are considered a total loss. At this time, no injuries have been reported. Red Cross assistance has been requested for the residents displaced by the fire.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Alaska State Fire Marshall.
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Contact: Communications Department, communications@valdezak.gov or (907) 834-3400
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Editor’s note; numerous local entities and individuals are supplying or collecting items for victims of the fire.
