"Please consider donating and sharing”

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Fourth of July kept Dixon firefighters busy with two fires that occurred in the middle of families setting off fireworks for their Independence Day celebrations. One was at 9:27 pm at 231 West Mayes Street and the other was at 10:16 pm at 275 North Washington Street.

The West Mayes fire was caused by an electrical issue and was a “working structure fire,” according to the Dixon Fire Department. Dixon responded with two engines and one Battalion Chief, with approximately eight personnel, with Medic Ambulance also on scene for any possible injuries. UC Davis responded to the Dixon Fire Station for additional coverage.

The cause of the fire at 275 North Washington Street, a 2 or 3-unit apartment building near the corner of C Street, was still under investigation at press time. Dixon responded with three engines and one Battalion Chief, with approximately 10 personnel.  Mutual aid was received from Winters, UC Davis, Vacaville, Fairfield, Montezuma Fire Protection District and Vacaville Fire Protection District. Medic Ambulance was also on scene for possible injuries. 

One family that was displaced was a single mom with three daughters and the other was a single woman and her dog. Two separate GoFundMe accounts have been created online to help each of them.

“On the night of 4th of July, Diane was dog sitting for her daughter at her apartment. The dog started barking and she realized that she could smell smoke. She was able to grab the dog and run outside before the apartment was engulfed in flames. We are so VERY thankful she was able to get out! She lost everything in the fire including her car,” posted by Ashley Larcom, a friend of Diane Brandt.

“I am raising money to help ease the financial burden for Melissa (Alexander) Courville and her three daughters after a fire destroyed her apartment and her car on 7/4/21. We are so thankful that everyone in the complex is safe. Please consider donating and sharing,” Amanda Crisman shared.