Norwalk - W/F - 07-03-2010

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Date: 07-03-2010

Time: 11:04

Location: 93 Woodward Avenue (South Norwalk)

Frequency:

Units Operating: E5, E2, T2, R2, C2, T1 {RIT}, FM Division, NPD, NHEMS

Weather Conditions: Clear with mild temperatures

Description Of Incident: Working fire in center unit of an occupied 2.5 story multiple dwelling of class III (ordinary) construction. E5 arrived first due and found a working fire in the kitchen area extending out to the front of the unit near the stairs. R2 searched the floor above and the fire floor while T2 searched the adjacent unit that had reports of 2 occupants unaccounted for by PD. Primary searches were all negative. Heavy smoke and moderate heat in adjacent units and high heat that was ventilated while searching by R2 in the fire apartment. E2 laid a supply line to E5 then performed a secondary search of all affected apartments and T1 served as RIT. Fire was under control at 11:23. Red Cross was called to accommodate the displaced occupants. NFD Fire Marshal Division on scene as well to determine cause. There were no injuries.

Reporters: JVC

Writer: JVC