Quincy Fire responding to a house fire on Chandler Road UPDATED
The scene this afternoon June 5 on the 5300 block of Chandler Road in Quincy. Multiple volunteer firefighters are on the scene as well as the Forest Service. Photo by Mike Taborski8:45 a.m. June 6 UPDATE: Quincy Fire Chief Robbie Cassou, as well as the Plumas County Sheriff’s Office, reports that the cause of the fire is under investigation and an investigator has been requested. The male resident of the structure is missing, along with his three dogs. The individual was known to wander away from the residence, and officials are working to determine whether he can be located or whether he perished in the fire.
5:50 p.m. UPDATE: Tamara Schmidt, the Public Information officer for the Plumas National Forest, is reporting that crews are on the scene to address the spot fires that developed as a result of the house fire. The Forest Service responded to the incident with overhead crews, a hand crew, an engine. a water tender and the squad from helicopter 512. Schmidt said that firefighters were able to put out the spot fires and will be on scene to continue mop up and to remain vigilant as winds have increased late this afternoon into the evening. Schmidt said that the Forest Service focused on vegetation, while Quincy Fire and the other departments dealt with the structure fire.
5:23 p.m. UPDATE: Plumas News was on scene and reports that it appears other structures will be spared, but firefighters are working to keep the fire from spreading to the trees. The Forest Service is assisting in the effort.
4:55 p.m. UPDATE: Crescent Mills and Indian Valley Fire departments have also been paged for assistance. The structure is fully engulfed and the fire has spread to the surrounding vegetation.
Quincy Fire is responding to the scene of a house fire in the 5300 block of Chandler Road, which is the west end of the road that connects Highway 70 on both sides of Quincy. Those first on scene at 4:40 p.m. this afternoon, June 5, are reporting heavy smoke. The two-story home is fully engulfed and Quincy Fire is requesting assistance from Meadow Valley, Long Valley and Greenhorn fire departments.
A spot fire blackened the ground not far from the structure fire on Chandler Road late this afternoon. Photo courtesy Plumas National Forest
Firefighters address the spot fires that resulted from embers flying from the house fire. Photo courtesy Plumas National Forest
I am concerned about Dino and his Tenant M.
Marilyn is safe. Do not know the whereabouts of Dino. Prayer going out to everyone involved.
This Is Kirk, Dean’s Nephew.
I’ve talked to him for years on the phone.
I talked to him after his dementia episode when he just drove up this way to Oregon.
I didn’t understand what went on at first, but now I do.
He shouldn’t have been left alone after that.
I asked my friends Jim and Merricarol Martens, that have friends and family in the area to check on him back when he had his vehicle stuck in the snow for a few days and didn’t have much food.
If anyone wants to talk to me, feel free.
I am Marilyn, Delano’s tenant. This was very reminiscent of when I was evacuated for the Dixie Fire, not knowing what I would come back to. The house I rent from Deano is safe. I wish to express my gratitude and appreciation to the police and firefighters who were there in a few moments. I especially want to thank God and the people who prayed for me from my church, First Church of Christ, Scientist in Sunnyvale, and other people here in Quincy. Thank you so much.
Hi Marilyn could you give me a call please I’m Deans nephew. (925)408-7702
Thank you for called, Donnie. It was good talking to you.
Marilyn