Yantic, duct work fire 03-31-09

Around 08:15 hrs. Norwich Fire dispatched Yantic to 33 Wisconsin Ave. for a telephoned report of smoke in the Bldg. at WDJ Woodworking. On arrival Car-3 (Chief Blanchard) confirmed on scene witness accounts of an active fire in the shops sawdust retrieval overhead duct work, a moderate smoke condition was also taking a hold of the occupancy. At that time Taftville's Tower 25 was requested along with E.T. 21, to the scene, EGPFD was put on standby in their quarters. After about 45 minutes of duct-work dismantling and removal from the building the incident was placed under control and units were returned to service. Damage was confined to the duct work with no extension to the building. Photo by Shefer PCFN Car 63