Local and Travis firefighters defeat 8-alarm blaze

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TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --  Rapid response by firefighters from three counties assisted Travis' Fire Department in defeating an eight-alarm fire that started adjacent to the base at approximately 3 p.m. Aug. 16. 

"We had support from Napa, Yolo and Solano county fire departments which greatly aided us in fighting this fire," said Travis fire chief John Speakman. "We received outstanding assistance from these off-base partners that ultimately allowed us to get the fire under control and resolve the situation." 

Travis emergency personnel worked with local off-base partners to contain the fire and limit the damage. There were approximately 217 local and on-base firefighters involved in battling the 12.4-acre blaze. Two of those firefighters were treated and released after sustaining minor injuries while fighting the fire. 

Approximately 190 unoccupied single units and 40 unoccupied duplexes that were already scheduled for demolition have been damaged or destroyed. Additionally, there are numerous homes without gas, but that is expected to be restored very soon. Currently power has been restored to all the homes.

Base officials are inviting media out to tour the affected areas at 2 p.m. today. Media wishing to attend must RSVP to the Public Affairs office at 424-2011 by 1 p.m. Media will be met at the Pass and I.D. office located just pass the Visitor's Center on the right.