SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — On Thursday, January 27, 2022, at approximately 9:20 pm, Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded to a reported structure fire at 4102 N Harley Pl.
Metro Communications Dispatch indicated reports of flames coming from the home. The first arriving company transmitted that the mobile home was fully involved by fire and that the neighboring home was beginning to catch fire. Crews quickly extinguished the neighboring home and confirmed all occupants had exited both homes. Crews experienced difficulties with water supply due to damage to a supply hose caused by a vehicle and a long distance to the nearest fire hydrant.
The main body of fire was extinguished within 20 minutes. Crews remained on scene for several hours to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.
There were no civilian injuries and one minor firefighter injury.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded with four fire trucks, one support vehicle, one command vehicle, 19 Firefighters, 1 Battalion Chief and an Investigator. Split Rock Volunteer Fire Department and Brandon Volunteer Fire Department also assisted with additional fire trucks and personnel. The fire is currently under investigation and the home did not have a sprinkler system. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue was assisted on scene by PCEMS, Sioux Falls Police Department, Sioux Falls Public Works, Xcel Energy, and MidAmerican Energy.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue would like to remind everyone of the importance of not driving over Fire Hose on emergency scenes, having a Fire Escape Plan and working Smoke Detectors throughout your home.
(SFFR contributed this report/news release.)