Past fires III

Its been slow the last 3 weeks so I dug out some older photo's for your viewing pleasure.

Norwich fire department January 1(2000 or 2001 I will look up) around 12:01. Units responded to Mechanic St. For a reported house fire. Units found smoke coming from the building. From the side a glow was noticed with in 2nd floor side window. Within min's the window self vented and fire spread to the rear porch. A 2nd alarm was transmitted for East Great Plan FD. Due to construction and flammable liquids the fire spread to the attic area. Its was reported that the occupant set the fire.

First two photos were taken within 2-3 mins of FD arrival

Tower 1(now truck 1) tries to get into Poisson to vent the roof. Due to trees blocking the area this operation was abandoned.
Firefighter make entry to the 2nd floor rear.

(above: Cover shot New England addition of 1st Responder)

firefighters Carter after venting the 2nd floor windows.Heavy black smoke vents from the "A" side attic window.Fire vent from all side of the roof line.Heavy fire Vents from the "A" side a Norwich firefighters opens a handline to knock down the fire.