5:34 a.m. Auto repair shop fire, 716 Stewart Ave, building was destroyed, $200,000 damage, no injuries, cause under investigation. E1,201,4, T1, R1, HR44, CB8, AR1, B1, PIO1, 6i2, 6i7, 6i11
I was on 2nd in engine (E201). E-1 crew (first in) pulled the 2 1/2 pre connect off the rear of E-1 and went to the “A-B” side of the structure. We (E201) pulled a second 2 1/2 off E-1 and attacked the fire from the “A” side until T-1 opened up agarage door on the “D” side of the building. Then we moved our attack to the “D” side garage door. E-1 set up the snozzle and blasted the fire from above. This was a defensive fire that was quickly under control with 2, 2 1/2 hand lines and the snozzle. As usual, station 1 units handled the fire and canceled the balance.
“General information about the incident: Old building which is an auto repair shop was fully involved upon arrival. Fuel and chemicals typically found inside an auto repair shop enhanced the fire. No nearby buildings on that side of the street. Fire completely destroyed the building and two auto inside the shop. Cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no reported injuries.”
Submitted by Firefighter Caswell, LVFR
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