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The quick actions by an arriving Mariposa County Sheriff’s Office deputy, using his fire extinguisher, prevented the fire from spreading. A co-operative response of CalFire, MPUD Fire and Mariposa County Fire, resulted in quick control and minimized the damage to the apartment of origin.
Key factors were a functioning smoke detector which alerted the occupants, who safely left the apartment, the quick use of the 911 system, and multiple agency co-operation.
Source: MPUDFD