SMALL FIRE IN THE ATTIC IS 87's FIRST CALL OF THE YEAR
By Firefighter Mark Ferguson
January 2, 2006
At 07:26 this morning, Claridge VFD (63) was dispatched to a possible house fire on main street in Claridge. Responding on the first alarm was Engine and Salvage 63, Truck and Engine 87, Quint and Engine 7 (Paintertown) as well as Air 12 (North Irwin). Engine 63-2 arrived quickly reporting light smoke showing from the roof top. Chief 63 with the command requested Truck 87 to ladder the roof and Engine 87 to pick up the plug approximately 150' from the structure. Lines were stretched into the structure where a small Attic fire was found and quickly extinguished by interior crews. Cause of the fire appears to be electrical in nature. All units were on scene for approximately 90 minutes.
Units:
Engine and Salvage 63
Mutual Aid:
Engine and Truck 87, Quint and Engine 7 and Air 12
