Norwich W/F 06-27-09

Around 8:20am Norwich Fire dispatched Eng.2,3, the Squad, Truck 1, & Bat.1 to 646 Boswell Ave., the Seafood Etc. store for a building fire, reported via radio by M-19-3. The Battalion Chief was advised that numerous "calls" were being received, and shortly after Eng.2 reported a working fire with heavy smoke showing from the eaves and roof line. Mohegan F.A.S.T. was started and lines were laid. An interior attack was started with a 2 1/2", and ventilation was in progress. After about a 1/2 hour chase via the interior ceiling and exterior cornice work the bulk of the overhead fire was knocked down, and a lengthy overhaul was started. E.G.P. , Yantic, and Laurel Hill were placed on standby and help at the scene was given by Taftville. A Co. of standby firefighters was latter requested to assist with mop-up, the fire remained under investigation.