At 1226 hours, Company 24 was dispatched to Box 25-10, Menno Twp, 630 Bunker Hill Rd, for a chimney fire. While Engine 24-1 was en route, fire police from Co 25 arrived on scene and reported smoke and fire pushing from the eves. Chief 25 upgraded the box to the first alarm assignment. Engine 24-1 picked up Engine 25-1s supply line at the end of the lane. The crew from Engine 24 pulled two crosslays off Engine 25-1 and stretched to the second floor and attic. Crews encountered heavy smoke conditions on Division 2 and in the attic, but no visible fire. Crews then began ventilating and opening up. After opening the walls and ceiling, fire was found in the walls behind the woodstove on Division 1, in the walls and ceiling in two rooms on Division 2, and spreading throughout the attic. Due to low staffing levels, Command 25 requested the second alarm assignment for additional manpower. After extensive overhaul and checking for additional extension, the fire was marked under control in about an hour, and crews mopped up for an additional two hours. Pictures of the incident will be posted later
Posted on: Mon, 17 Mar 2014 21:08:36 +0000
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