East Lyme W/F 06-04-14

Flanders and Niantic Fire Departments were dispatched to 265 Upper Patagansett RD at 11:50 for a Kitchen fire, crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions. M/A tankers were requested. Crews worked to control the fire as it heavily damaged the home.

Arizona Slide Fire, Oak Creek Canyon 05-22-14

Arizona Slide Fire
The Slide Fire, reported just before 4 pm May 20, is burning in Oak Creek Canyon just north of Slide Rock State Park.

Closures include Highway 89A from Sedona to Fort Tuthill in Flagstaff and Forest Road 535 off Highway 89A. Power has been shut off by APS from Slide Rock, north through the canyon.

An approximate 2 to 3-mile stretch of area from Slide Rock State Park north toward the Sterling Springs Hatchery has been evacuated, as well as the East Pocket Forest Service Lookout Tower. Evacuees are being relocated to Sinagua Middle School in Flagstaff. 

Current Situation

Total Personnel	840
Size	4,830 acres
Fuels Involved	Timber, past fuel treatments in area
Fire Behavior	Extreme fire behavior has been observed.
Significant Events	Fire retardant was used heavily in steep terrain yesterday along the west flank with good results.

Outlook

Planned Actions	Potential burnout operations along upper 89A 'switchbacks' to hold the northeast fire flank. SE winds may increase fire behavior to the NW to Harding Point.
Growth Potential	Potentially active today to the NW near Harding Point.
Terrain Difficulty	Steep slopes, canyon, very difficult terrain
	Efforts continue today on holding fire west of HWY 89A. Firing operations expected to continue. Below are a few photos from Paul Fraser, mostly of Base camp.  If you have ever visited the area its just North of Sedona by the twisty road way, a very rough and steep area. it will be a hard fire to fight. More photos. Coconino National Forest

Bozrah Brush Fire 04-24-14

Mid-day Bozrah Fire was dispatched to Brush Hill RD fore a reported 20x20 area on fire. Engine 126 arrived and found a 40' strip on the side of the road burning along with some dead tree's. The winds were 10-20+ mph. BFD had the fire under control in a short time.

 

Colchester 2nd Alarm 04-18-14

Around 13:40 KX dispatch started getting multiple calls for a house fire In the area of 120 O'Connell Rd. and Dispatched Colchester Fire, car 128 Could see the smoke and called for a 2nd alarm and tankers. On arrival heavy fire was showing from the 2nd floor and in a short time broke though the roof. A transitional fire attack utilizing heavy lines was ordered. After knockdown crews entered the dwelling for overhaul. Command requested 2 extra engines a 2nd FAST and additional tankers. One firefighter was treated for minor injuries. The fire is under control in a few Hrs and under investigation.
Thanks for the photos goes too Linda Akerman 
and Patrick Dooley www.squadfirephotos.com

Gales Ferry 2nd Alarm 04-14-14

At 13:20 R-1 called Ledyard Dispatch to report a working fire at 15 Chapman Ln, They notified him that they just received the call. R-1 found heavy fire taking hold of a 2.5 story home. He requested M/A, first due stretched a  2.5 hand line to knock the heavy fire conditions, Crews worked the building as command requested, 2 extra engine companies. In about a hr, the fire was under control. Ledyard FMO is investigating the fire.

Norwich 2nd Alarm +, 4-13-14

Around 0810 Norwich Fire was dispatched to the area of Washington St. and Lincoln Ave, for a reported structure fire with people trapped, Several more reports continued in before arrival. Battalion 1 arrived and found a large 2.5 story apartment building with heavy fire showing from 2nd floor and attic area (converted to living space). A 2nd alarm was requested. Crews searched, vented and placed lines into operation on all floors. As conditions deteriorated, Car 1 requested an extra 1&1 (engine & Ladder). Crews worked the building until the fire took over the building, Command evacuated the building and added HT-6 for additional water supply. They worked the fire for about 4hrs. The building sustained heavy damage and the cause is under investigation. All occupants were accounted for.

More photos to come

Montville Brush fire 04-07-14

Montville Departments and M/A operated for several hrs after a call around 11:30 reporting a brush fire under the 115000 volt electrical lines, Command requested the power secured, this took about and hour before it was confirmed off. The fire burned around 10 acres into the woods. Tankers were requested for water supply along with several area brush trucks. Crews worked for several hours on the hot spots.