Shelton CT - Structure Fire - 2/1/11

[FFFORD 27]

Date: 2/1/2011

Time: 21:09

Location: 184-186 Bridgeport ave, house on corner of BPT ave and Sullivan rd

Frequency: 33.86

Units Operating: SFD companies 1, 3, and 4. SEMS, SPD, DOT for sand. Nichols FD, Derby FD

Weather Conditions: hail/rain

Description Of Incident:

companies 1, 3, and 4 for the "fully involved" structure fire at address above. First units in confirmed worker with fire on the first floor of a 2.5 story balloon frame, heavy smoke conditions on 2nd floor. E2 grabbing a plug and going to work. E32 with another line to the front door. E35 to feed E32. homeowners evacuated, but cats (4) are still inside. one cat rescued from "C" side, another escaped, unable to find remaining 2 cats. Derby FD to cover station 1, Nichols FD to cover station 3. first floor had heavy fire, especially in bedroom. 2nd floor heavy smoke, no fire. interior reported house has 2 separate attics, no fire in either. bulk of fire was k/d in about 10 minutes of arrival, crews opening up walls/ceilings, hitting hot spots. no further fire found. Crews with lighting to search for remaining 2 cats, but none found. DOT to sand road.

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