| Box 2101
At 2133 hours, the just as the final buzzer was sounding on the Flyers WIN, the Union Fire Company No. 1 was alerted for a reported Chimney Fire in the 400 block of Broad Street in the Boro of Oxford. The homeowner was witnessing heavy smoke and flames from the top of the chimney.
Chief 21 (Terry) arrived to find a three story house and confirmed the homeowner's report.
Engine 21-1 stopped short of the scene. The crew went to the interior and checked all floors for any fire extension while their chauffeur set up the light tower. They then cleaned out the wood stove and removed the burning debris to the front yard.
Ladder 21 backed into the scene from Fifth Street. Once they reached the rear of the house, the crew assisted their chauffeur with setting up the aerial. Once in place, the crew went to the roof to check the chimney. They found only minor fire conditions inside the chimney with minimal build-up of creosote.
Engine 21-2 staged behind Engine 21-1. The crew threw a 24' ladder on side "c" of the house and made access to the roof of the rear addition. There they checked for a any fire extension from the chimney to the roof line.
Engine 21-4 entered the scene from South Fifth Street and staged short of the scene. The crew set up the PPV fan at the front door while their chauffeur set up scene lights.
Ambulance 21-3 staged at the intersection of Broad and South Fourth Streets and establised a rehab area on side "a" if needed.
All searches for fire extension were negative. The incident was placed under control and units began to clean up their equipment.
The final units were clear of the scene at 2212 hours.
*** THANK YOU to the Homeowners for providing the pictures. *** |
