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Big Lake Storage facility catches fire

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Flames engulf the Alaska Automated Storage facility off Big Lake Road Monday afternoon. The fire broke out about 1:20 p.m. and drew emergency responders from Big Lake, Houston, Central Mat-Su
Flames engulf the Alaska Automated Storage facility off Big Lake Road Monday afternoon. The fire broke out about 1:20 p.m. and drew emergency responders from Big Lake, Houston, Central Mat-Su, Palmer and Willow. The cause is still unkown. Firefighters doused surrounding buildings at the facility to keep them from catching fire. This story will be updated as more information is available. (ROBERT DeBERRY/Frontiersman)
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BY TODD L. DISHER
Frontiersman

A fire broke out at the Automated Storage Facility off Big Lake Road Monday afternoon around 1:20 P.M. Crews from Willow, Houston, Big Lake, Meadow Lakes, Central Mat-Su and Palmer responded to the call. There were several other buildings in the storage yard that firefighter doused with water to keep from catching fire. The cause of the blaze is unknow. This story will be updated as more information is made available. The building is a total loss.

Firefighters spray water on a fire at Alaska Automated Storage off Big Lake Road Monday afternoon. This story will be updated as more information is available. (ROBERT DeBERRY/Frontiersman)
Firefighters spray water on a fire at Alaska Automated Storage off Big Lake Road Monday afternoon. This story will be updated as more information is available. (ROBERT DeBERRY/Frontiersman)
Houston’s prior ISO rating had been 8b for areas within five miles of a fire station. Effective April 1, it’s a 5. That means insurance rates for affected homeowners are likely going to decrease in the area. And some homes that couldn’t get insurance before might be able to now. With the improvement, Houston Fire Department will have a rating comparable to its nearest neighboring department of West Lakes. frontiersman.com
Houston’s prior ISO rating had been 8b for areas within five miles of a fire station. Effective April 1, it’s a 5. That means insurance rates for affected homeowners are likely going to decrease in the area. And some homes that couldn’t get insurance before might be able to now. With the improvement, Houston Fire Department will have a rating comparable to its nearest neighboring department of West Lakes. frontiersman.com
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