Rye - Manhole Fire 12/31

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Date: 12/31/09

Time: 1110 hrs

Location: Purdy Avenue x Boston Post Road

Frequency: 46.26

Units Operating: All RFD Units, RPD, PCRRBEMS, Con ed

Weather Conditions: Snowy and Cold

Description Of Incident: Manhole fire underground with toxic fumes in area. Strong gas smell in Area.

Reporters: Firedude

Writer: Firedude

1010hrs RFD Dispatched to possible fire

1020hrs Con Ed on sceene (Time Aprox)

1430hrs EMS called to scene for person effected by Gas

1440hrs RFD and RPD evacute all building from Seccond Street all the way to Purchase Street

1530hrs All Units still on scene

2000hrs Con ed, Ladder 26 and RPD Still on Scene

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Edited January 1, 2010 by firedude