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Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to a fire near Twin Lakes on Sunday evening. One firefighter sustained a minor injury as they extinguished the fire but didn’t require medical attention. (Courtesy photo/CCFR)

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Firefighters extinguish Twin Lakes residence fire

The fire was an accident, the investigation determined.

Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters seek to extinguish a house fire near Point Lena on March 10, 2021. (Courtesy photo / CCFR)

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Point Lena house fire ignition source under investigation

The damage to the roof is substantial, but no injuries occured.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to a fire near Lena Beach on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, where a shed fire ignited the interior insulation of a residence. (Courtesy photo / Robert Zager)

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Firefighters tackling smouldering roof fire near Lena Beach

A shed fire caught the roof interior of the adjoining house on fire.

Capital City Fire/Rescue and the Juneau Police Department are investigating a carport fire occurring on March 6, 2021, seen above, as an intentionally set fire. (Courtesy photo / CCFR)

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Police and fire marshal investigating Smith Hall carport fire as arson

“The question we’re dealing with is, why would someone burn senior citizen’s property or automobiles.”

Charring and other damage is visible on a downtown residence burned in a fire early Sunday morning, Nov. 15, 2020. No one was injured, but Capital City Fire/Rescue assessed the damage at roughly $100,000. (Michael S. Lockett / Juneau Empire)

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Electrical issues likely sparked residential fire Sunday, CCFR says

No injuries occured, but the house was badly damaged.

Michael S. Lockett / Junerau Empire
Capital City Fire/Rescue fire marshal Dan Jager demonstrates the proper stance for use of a fire extinguisher. CCFR recommends that all Juneau residents replace the batteries for their smoke alarms this weekend, and also have a fire extinguisher.

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Day life saving time: Make sure batteries work while turning back clocks

Many organizations recommend checking smoke alarm batteries when clocks change.

Firefighters spray the inside of a moving truck with water at the scene of a short vehicle fire on Sept. 17, 2020. (Ben Hohenstatt / Juneau Empire)

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Firefighters extinguish fire in box truck

Workers attempting to remove a lift gate open accidently started the fire.

Recent wildfire response slowed by miscommunication

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Recent wildfire response slowed by miscommunication

Brush fire was left burning for hours with locals battling the blaze.

Capital City Fire/Rescue responded to the scene of a structure fire the evening of Aug. 19,2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

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Update: Woman dies in Mendenhall Valley house fire

Neighbors helped perform CPR, knock down flames.

Marshals investigating pair of suspicious fires

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Marshals investigating pair of suspicious fires

They’ve caused thousands of dollars in damage.

Juneau fire chief helps put out blaze with garden hose

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Juneau fire chief helps put out blaze with garden hose

He was in the right place at the right time.

Raze or rebuild? Downtown house fire fallout still not settled

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Raze or rebuild? Downtown house fire fallout still not settled

Fate of historic home still unknown.

Hours after blaze, Douglas home catches fire again

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Hours after blaze, Douglas home catches fire again

Nobody was home at the time.

File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Kitchen fire burns apartment

Neighbors heard the smoke alarm.

A Capital City Fire/Rescue crew transports a cruise ship passenger downtown on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Why do fire engines go on medical calls? Fire chief answers common question

They might start doing it differently soon.

File photo of Juneau Capital City Fire/Rescue firefighters at work. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Fireworks spark New Year’s blaze

The fire came after an annual fireworks show.

Smoke and fire damage in the men’s bathroom at the Mendenhall Mall on Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Toilet paper arson burns mall bathroom

Nobody was hurt.

Firefighters battle a fire at a mobile home at Switzer Village Mobile Home Park on Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018. (Capital City Fire/Rescue | Courtesy Photo)

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Four possible arsons remain unsolved

They have a few aspects in common.

Hoonah Volunteer Fire Department firefighters battle a blaze at cabins in Hoonah on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Courtesy Photo | Hoonah Volunteer Fire Department)

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Gas explosion, boulder cause scares in Hoonah

It was a busy weekend for authorities.

The Thane Ore House burns during a live fire training exercise on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (Nolin Ainsworth | Juneau Empire)

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End of an era: Three-decades old Thane Ore House razed in fire training exercise

Thane Ore House is officially no longer.