Norwak Fire 2-24-09

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Date: 02-24-2009

Time: 0724

Location: 364 Flax Hill Road

Frequency:

Units Operating: E2, E5, T2, T1, R2, C2, E1 (RIT)

Weather Conditions: Clear and cold

Description Of Incident: Numerous calls to communications center including calls from State PD who reported smoke and flames coming from several windows at the address. Arriving companies found fire venting from the 1st floor C & D sides and extension into the floor above. 3 lines stretched and in operation. Trucks searched and vented.

Reporters: JVC

Writer: JVC

Units cleared the scene by 1000 with Fire Marshal Division remaining for investigation. No injuries were reported.

****Stamford Fire Rescue covered Norwalk Station 2 (HQ) during the fire.

Just curious, any reason why SFR was called for standby as opposed to Fairfield or Westport?