Two injured as flames engulf Maple Valley home

By KOMO Staff

Summary

A fire broke out in a two-story home just after 7 a.m. and helicopter video showed flames shooting from the roof. A person living in the home suffered burns and a firefighters was injured when part of the roof collapsed onto him, but both were expected to survive.

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Story Published: Jun 22, 2009 at 6:42 AM PST

Story Updated: Jun 22, 2009 at 12:54 PM PST

Two injured as flames engulf Maple Valley home

Photo by Stephanie B.

MAPLE VALLEY, Wash. -- A firefighter and resident were injured Monday morning when a fire broke out in a two-story home, destroying a deck and causing serious damage to the home.

The fire apparently began on a back deck just after 7 a.m. in the 21800 block of SE 236th Place in Maple Valley.

"When crews arrived, fire was extending through the roof up the back from the porch, so it was a fairly large fire," said deputy fire chief Larry Rude.

Fire officials say one person in the home suffered burns to his hand and stomach while trying to put out the fire, while a firefighter was injured when wet drywall from the roof collapsed on him as he was going down the stairs. They were both taken to a local hospital but neither's injuries was considered life threatening.

Investigators believe a barbecue on the back deck was the source of the fire.