At approximately 3:45pm on Saturday afternoon Southern Marin Fire District, Mill Valley Fire, Tiburon Fire, and Marin County Fire units were dispatched to a possible structure fire reported at 170 Miller Ave. Apt. #8. First unit on scene was E6 which reported nothing showing in investigation mode. Upon investigation E6 Captain found an apartment window blacked out with signs of burning inside what they thought was apartment 8. A working fire component was called for and upon further investigation it was determined the fire was in Apt. #7. ⁠
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Units forced the door into apartment 7 and discovered the fire to be smoldering in nature with extensive smoke damage to one bedroom.. The working fire component was cancelled and first alarm units remained on scene to check for extension and conduct overhaul. ⁠
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The resident of apartment 7 was displaced and able to make arrangements to stay with family, no need for the Red Cross. No injuries to report and moderate damage to one room of the apartment. Owner of the building and property manager were on scene and given instructions on steps to take to get the apartment electricity and gas back up and running as well as steps to take in order to make the apartment liveable as quickly as possible. ⁠
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Miller Ave was closed Southbound and one lane remained open Northbound for approximately 45 minutes. ⁠

 SAFETY TIPS

Southern Marin Fire District would like to remind all residents to know that if there is a fire in your home:

• When the smoke alarm sounds, get out and stay out. Go to the outside meeting place. Call 9-1-1 or the fire department.
• If there is smoke blocking the door or first way out, use your second way out.
• Before opening a door, feel the doorknob and then the door. If either is hot, leave the door closed and use your second way out.
• If there is smoke coming in from around the door, leave the door closed and use your second way out.
• If you open a door, open it in a slow manner. Be ready to shut it if heavy smoke or fire is present.
• If you cannot get out, close the door and cover vents and cracks around the door with cloth or tape to keep smoke out. Call 9-1-1 or your fire department. Say where you are and then signal for help at the window with a flashlight or a light-colored cloth.
• If you cannot get to someone needing assistance, leave the home and call 9-1-1 or the fire department. Tell the emergency operator where the person is located.
• If pets are trapped inside your home tell firefighters right away. Never re-enter a burning building.