Fire damages metal building in Kingman; no injuries reported
KINGMAN — A fire damaged a large metal building Sunday in Kingman, prompting a multi-agency response and mutual aid from neighboring departments.
According to a media release from Kingman Fire Chief Shae Brooks, the Kingman Fire Department was dispatched at 11:44 a.m. March 15 to East D Avenue in Kingman for a report of a building fire.
When firefighters arrived, they found a 100-by-55-foot metal structure with flames visible along the ridge line and smoke coming through the roof. Crews began an aggressive attack on the north side of the building and were able to quickly knock down the visible flames.
However, wind gusts of approximately 55 mph pushed the fire toward the south side of the structure.
During firefighting operations, crews discovered a secondary underlay roof and a mezzanine area that were heavily packed with stored materials. The additional layers and storage allowed the fire to extend further into the building.
Due to the complexity of the incident, the Cheney Fire Department and Cunningham Fire Department were requested for mutual aid.
Once firefighters gained access to the roof trusses, crews were able to bring the fire under control. Mutual aid units were later released, while Kingman firefighters remained on scene to complete overhaul operations.
Because of high winds and structural concerns, Hacker Construction was called to the scene with heavy equipment to help secure the roof structure.
Officials reported no injuries related to the fire.