Norwich Multi Alarm Mill Fire 04-27-10

Norwich Fire responded around 03:00 to Capehart mill for a confirmed building fire. As Engine 2 left they station across the street. The called for a 2nd alarm with fire through the roof. As the night went on command requested 5 ladders and or towers to the scene. A task-force of ladders was brought into the city if the fire extend to the next section. Several pumpers laid in from hydrants or drafted from the river. The building condition before the fire was very poor and firefighters could not enter any section of the building. During the next two days hot spots flared up and extinguished by Norwich and Taftville fire departments. In all 18 different departments were involved during the fire. The fire is under investigation by Norwich, State and Federal FMOs
More photos at www.laddsphotos.smugmug.comThis photo was taken from 4st about 12mins after the dispatch. Crews had to cut through 2 fences and heavy brush before placing lines into service. . Engine #2 Command PostSo close but yet to far The old wooden bridge that is impassable. A view of the canal and the bridge. Engine 31 DraftingTower 1 (Norwich), 3(Mohegan Tribal),25(Taftville) with ladder 5 (East great Plan)