Tenants at the Ritz will be able to go back once the damaged electrical wiring has been isolated

Humboldt Bay Fire Chief Bill Gillespie says:

"The tenants will be able to go back in once the damaged electrical wiring has been isolated. One apartment has some minor damage to a wall where we opened a concealed space to check for fire spread. The property owner had someone working on that when I departed. The fire burned in the overhang above the 3rd and F street door, and looked like it started at or from a light or associated wiring in the overhang. "

Fire Department Press Release:

Humboldt Bay Fire News Release   May 11, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Subject : Structure fire, 433 Third Street, Eureka. Contact : Kent Hulbert, Battalion Chief On May 11, at approximately 0400 hrs. Humboldt Bay Fire responded to an investigation of an odor of smoke at 433 Third Street. The first arriving unit found an odor of smoke inside the building on the second floor and observed smoke between the ceiling of the first and second floor that was getting thicker. Another engine was requested for assistance, then crews observed smoke and a small amount of fire on the exterior of the building at a light fixture above the entrance to the Ritz Bar. A full structure fire response was initiated including 2 additional engines and two chief officers. The building was evacuated of all tenants. Crews arrived and removed the roofing and ceiling of the exterior overhang and attacked the fire, extinguishing it within 10 minutes of arrival. Crews then removed more of the overhang to ensure that no more of the building was compromised. Two businesses had smoke inside and were ventilated with fans. The fire is under investigation, but appears to have started in a light fixture and is suspected to be caused by an electrical short. No injuries were reported. All tenants were able to return to their apartments and businesses by 0600 hrs. Damage is estimated at $6000.