On Friday 12/9/16 around 7:20am the Clinton Fire Department was dispatched to a lift assist with Golden Valley EMS. While on scene of the lift assist Dispatch advised the Clinton Fire Department that they received a report of a structure fire at 705 North Fourth street.
When fire crews arrived on scene they observed lots of black smoke showing from the roof and vents of the structure.
Fire crews made entry into the residence and found the fire in the living room ceiling and attic space of the residence. The fire was quickly extinguished and firefighters began salvage operations.
After an investigation the cause of the fire was said to be a electrical short at a junction box for a ceiling fan. The occupants of the residence made it out of the house safely and the Fire Department reported no injuries to Fire personnel. Damages are estimated to be $10,000.00.
