Bronx - Unusual Brush Fire 09-11-10

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Date: 09-11-10

Time: 2315

Box: 8800

Location: North end of Van Cortlandt Park - IRO 325 McLean Avenue (Yonkers).

Frequency: WCPD F1, YPD F2, YFD, FDNY, NYPD 50, NYPD SOD

Units Operating: Westchester County PD Aviation, YPD 305, 303, YFD, FDNY, NYPD Aviation

Weather Conditions: Clear

Description Of Incident: While on another assignment, WC Aviation observed a brush fire in the woods behind 325 McLean Avenue. YFD responded and determined that the fire was well into Van Cortlandt Park and the FDNY was notified. YPD 305 and 303 attempted to locate a path into the fire which was in a remote wooded area more than 1/4 mile from the nearest road at the top of a hill.

Due to the remote location and different communications centers involved, the FDNY did not arrive on scene until approximately 0030 and had to hand stretch a line in to the location. WC Aviation requested NYPD Aviation to relieve them to coordinate with ground units.

Reporters/Writer: Chris192 (in the air), Oswegowind (on the air)

0145 hrs- B-27 transmitting 10-75, no special units.

0200 hrs- Div. 7 rpts Using All Hands, no special units. Long stretch into the woods and using Yonkers hydrants.

0226 hrs - Div 7 requests an additional engine and truck. Stretched more than 40 lengths of hose to fire, additional companies to assist with picking up. Fire probably will hold.