Two People Injured In House Fire On North Gould Street

At 4:15pm Saturday (04/29/2023), Sheridan Fire-Rescue (SFR) and Sheridan Police Department (SPD) responded to 519 N. Gould St. for the report of a fire in a residential structure.

SFR Engine 2 (E-2) arrived on scene at 4:16 finding an extensive amount of fire and black smoke coming from the front half of a single-story home with an attached carport.

E-2’s crew immediately secured a water supply from a nearby hydrant.

The Engine mounted master stream deck gun was placed into service along with deploying multiple pre-connected handlines to attack the exterior fire and protect exposures on both sides of the fire building.

After the fire on the exterior of the building was brought under control, the fire crews transitioned inside for further suppression of the fire in the building.

Fire crews conducted a search of the main floor to confirm there were no other occupants or pets
still inside, finding no one.

The building was systematically ventilated and overhauled to remove all residual smoke, heat, and the potential for rekindle.

The scene was turned over to the Wyoming State Fire Marshal’s Office Investigator and is currently under investigation.

Two people were displaced due to the extent of damage to the home and had been evaluated at Sheridan Memorial Hospital for non-life threatening injuries.

No emergency personnel were injured during this fire.

SFR continues to stress the importance of maintaining working smoke alarms and closing doors when evacuating from a structure fire.

A closed door creates an isolated compartment and limits the fresh air that the fire needs to continue to grow.

SPD assisted with crowd and traffic control.

Wyoming Regional EMS (WREMS) responded for civilian and firefighter safety.

Goose Valley Fire Department responded to provide additional personnel.