The following is a press release from Humboldt Bay Fire:
At 0340 hrs on August 16, 2024, Humboldt Bay Fire responded to a reported Structure Fire at a convenience store and gas station on the 1400 block of Broadway. Humboldt Bay Fire responded with 1 Truck, 3 Engines and 1 Chief Officer. The first arriving company found heavy black smoke pushing from inside the convenience store. One occupant had escaped the fire prior to fire personnel arriving on scene. The occupant had minor injuries.
Fire Crews quickly went to work extinguishing the fire, treating the injured occupant, removing smoke from the building and searching the building for other occupants as the fire was extinguished. There were no further civilian injuries and no Firefighter injuries.
The building sustained minor damage and the property value estimated to be saved is $400,000 and contents estimated to be saved is $3,000. Property damage is estimated at $50,000 and the loss of contents is estimated at $15,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
A total of 13 Firefighters and 1 Volunteer Support unit responded to this incident. HBF would also like to thank the Eureka Police Department, City Ambulance, and Pacific Gas & Electric who also assisted in stabilizing the incident.
Humboldt Bay Fire reminds the community to yield to emergency vehicles and avoid driving through emergency scenes by taking alternative routes around the incident. This leads to greater safety for all drivers and emergency personnel working at scene.