Fire consumes residential unit in BB 4plex

According to an incident report filed by West Manatee Fire Rescue Fire Marshal Rodney Kwiatkowski, a structure fire was called into WMFR by Bradenton Beach Police at 10:03 p.m. Jan. 24. Longboat Key Fire Rescue and Cedar Hammock Fire and Rescue assisted on the call, where the fire was brought under control. The property is owned by Ernest Clay of Bradenton Beach. One firefighter was treated and released at a Bradenton hospital. Kwiatkowski said Unit 4 was a complete loss, but no damages had yet been assessed. The fire originated in the kitchen and no residents were harmed. The incident remains under investigation. Islander Photos: Coutesy Lew Unger