NFPA Journal - September/October 2016 - 39

frame and walls, with mansard-style wood roof framing. Damage to the building, valued at $1 million, was estimated at $250,000. There was an additional $125,000 in damage to building contents, whose value was estimated at $375,000. Resident dies when gas heater ignites sofa bed MONTANA-The sole occupant of a basement apartment died in an early morning fire that started when a gas heater ignited a sofa bed after thermostats activated during the night as temperatures fell. The apartment was one of four units in a two-story apartment building. The fire department was notified of the fire at 3:45 a.m. following a 911 call by an upstairs tenant who awoke, smelled smoke, then encountered thick smoke and heat after opening a door to the basement. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find heavy fire extending from the door and windows of the basement apartment. Crews were able to quickly knock down the fire from the exterior of the building, then gained access to the apartment by reaching inside to unlock the entry door, which was located in the alley. Aware that the apartment might be occupied, two firefighters equipped with a handline, a halligan tool, and a thermal imaging camera entered the apartment to perform a search and rescue and extinguish any remaining fire. Despite heavy smoke conditions, the team was able to locate and open a door at the rear of the structure to assist with ventilation, while setting up a positive-pressure fan at another door to further clear smoke from the unit. Firefighters located the occupant in a laundry room and dragged him out of the open rear door, then started administering CPR until an ambulance crew was able to assume patient care. The occupant was transported to the hospital, where he succumbed to smoke inhalation injuries later that day. Firefighters checked for fire extension and searched other areas of the building before undertaking overhaul operations, leaving one engine crew on location overnight to maintain control of the scene. Investigators determined that a gas heater in the living room activated during the night and ignited a sofa sleeper with which it was in direct contact. The fire then extended to the rest of the living room. Disabled smoke alarms were found on the floor of the laundry room. The building was not protected by an automatic sprinkler system. Fire Protection Storage Systems Tanks & Domes With over 120 years of history, CST is the firmly established leader in bolted and factory-welded steel tanks. ® * Constructed in 1/3 the time of field-welded - saving time and money * Dedicated Project Managers and Engineers - save time and reduce risks with dedicated professionals and integrated solutions * Meet or exceed NFPA 22, FM, USACOE and other industry standards * All CST tanks are factory coated in environmentally controlled conditions at ISO Certified facilities * The Green alternative to field welded tanks - No VOC's Over 350,000 Tanks Installed Over 125 Countries CST Storage | 903 East 104th Street, Suite 900 | Kansas City, MO 64131 Visit www.cstindustries.com to find your local representative, or call +1 913-621-3700. SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2016 NFPA JOURNAL 39

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