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Back to Back Structure Fires |
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Written by FF J Batz
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Sunday, 30 July 2006 |
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Companies were preparing for shift change when an east reading box sounded shortly after 17:15 hours. Engine Companies 13,5,1,3 Tower 1, The Rescue and Medic Unit were sent to 324 Miller Street for multiple calls of smoke issuing from windows of a dwelling. Engine 13 made the block of the difficult street and advised there was smoke showing, with the smell of burnt food. Companies discovered a barbeque grill lit within the residence. While making report to communications, Dispatch requsted Engine and Rescue 1 to be freed for another box at 9th and Exeter. Engine Companies 9,11,1,3 Snorkel (L3) and Rescue and EMS found a garage to the rear of a property on 9th street well involved. Companies stretched in and knocked the fire down quickly.
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