CCFR and JPD investigating intentional fire that saw no injuries

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Sunday, May 14th, 2023 6:26pm

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Juneau, Alaska (KINY) - On Sunday, May 14 at approximately 6:11 a.m., Capital City Fire Rescue responded to the 3200 block of Mendenhall Loop Road for a residential structure fire.

Upon arrival, fire personnel reported the small fire that occurred was no longer actively burning and personnel verified it was completely extinguished.

There were no injuries reported.

The fire marshal with Capital City Fire Rescue and Juneau Police Department are investigating the fire as an intentional set fire and is asking anyone with any information to contact Fire Marshal Daniel Jager at 586-5322 ext. 4323 or Juneau Police Department at 586–0600.

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