Groton (PGFD) 2nd Alarm 09-01-09

Poquonnock Fire along with C-25 was dispatched to 200 Country Glenn Apartments Building ** for a reported apartment fire. PGFD was just clearing from a stove fire about 2 miles away. E-33 reached Rt-1 and noticed black smoke in the area and requested a 1st alarm. Upon arrival they requested a 2nd alarm. Heavy black smoke was coming from the "A" and "C" sides with fire taking hold of the first floor apartment. As the engine crew was opening the fire apartment door. They heard yelling from the Hall above. They closed the door and made their way to floor #2 under heavy smoke conditions and found several adults and a infant disorientated and removed them to safety. At that time they had heavy fire conditions and advanced on the fire apartment. During this time G-35(tower), C-25, G-32 and City of Groton arrived and Made the hydrant, stretched a 2.5 to side "C" for exstingushment of exterior fire, Searching the other 5 apartments along with horizontal ventilation. They knocked down the fire and held it to the 1st floor area. Other companies involved, (Fire) Mystic, Old Mystic, Center of Groton. (EMS) L&M Medics, Groton, Mystic and New London Ambulances. Several occupants were transported to L&M for various injuries.
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