Date/Time: March 25th, 2024, 12:36 p.m.
Location: 200 Block of Seventh St., Petaluma
Type of Incident: Structure Fire
Units Responding: City of Petaluma Fire, Police, and Building, Rancho Adobe Fire District
Outside Agencies: PG&E (Gas and Electric Divisions), Sonoma Valley Fire
Narrative: At the above date and time, the Petaluma Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a structure fire in the 200 block of Seventh St. Arriving in under 4 minutes, the Petaluma Fire Battalion Chief, an engine, and a medic unit found smoke coming from a detached garage of a two-story home. After observing heavy smoke driven by wind, the Battalion chief requested an upgrade to a “Working Fire” response, which triggered additional engines to cover the city behind those committed to the incident. Additional resources from Petaluma Fire and Rancho Adobe Fire arrived and gained control of the fire within ten minutes.
The City of Petaluma Building Department and PG&E responded to the scene and evaluated the detached garage for safety. The Building Department placed a “red tag” on the garage, restricting its use.
The Petaluma Fire Prevention Bureau responded to the scene and is investigating the cause of the fire.
The Petaluma Fire Department would like to take this moment to remind our residents that having functioning smoke alarms inside all buildings at their property will not only alert occupants of a possible fire, often before smoke is seen or smelled, but will also allow occupants more time to escape the structure in case of an emergency safely.
The Petaluma Fire Department wishes to thank our fellow Police and Building Departments for responding to the scene and providing support. Additionally, we would like to acknowledge and thank our surrounding partners for their assistance during the incident and for providing station coverage for the emergencies that did occur during the structure fire.
Mike Medeiros, Battalion Chief
Petaluma Fire Department
Office (707)778-4390
