Jewett City W/F 03-06-10

Jewett City Fire While investigating a reported Brush fire, They noticed smoke coming from the rear of a large mixed occupancy wood frame building. Car 56 transmitted a W/F and a 1st alarm in a 3 story taxpayer corner of Main & Ashland St. The Restaurant was fully charged with smoke. Suspended ceilings with the old tin ceilings underneath. The fire was found to be located on 2nd floor porch, floor boards burned through with fire in void space between the floor and ceilings of storefronts below. Fire was quickly hit, but smoke had spread throughout this building making overhaul difficult and possible extension a real concern.