By Kalin Krohe, Panhandle Post
The Alliance Fire Department has released more information on the Feb. 4 basement fire.
The Alliance Fire Department responded to 1100 block of Platte Avenue on Thursday at 6:33 a.m. regarding smoke coming from the basement of a house.
"Upon entry there was a moderate amount of smoke coming from the basement," Alliance Fire Chief Troy Shoemaker said. "The fire was located in a room on the west side of the home. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire and the smoke was ventilated from the home."
A female and juvenile male were in the house during the fire and were transported to Box Butte General Hospital for observation for potential smoke inhalation.
"After an investigation and interviews conducted by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal Investigator, the fire has been determined to have been intentionally set," Shoemaker said. "This case remains active with the fire marshal’s office."
The Alliance Fire Department was assisted by the Alliance Police Department, City of Alliance Public Works/Electrical Department and Black Hills Energy.