Bridgeport - Fatal Working Fire 10-24-11

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Date: 10-24-11

Time: 05:00hrs.(Approx.)

Area: Hollow

Location: 81 Highland Ave.(Bing Maps)

Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700)

Weather Conditions: Cloudy and Cool

Description Of Incident: Engine 1 and Ladder 5 o/s w/heavy fire showing from the 3rd floor, "B" side of a 3-story wood-frame OMD w/exposure problems. 2 L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up and aggressive interior attack launched. Originally reported as a fire on the 3rd floor w/reports of victims trapped. One 7-year-old male found DOA on the 3rd floor. No injuries reported.

Reporters:

Writer: sfrd18

Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR; Red Cross

Box Assignment:

Engine 1, Engine 4, Engine 3, Engine 12(R.I.T.)

Ladder 5, Ladder 10

Rescue 5

Battalion 1

Deputy 1(DC)

Safety Officer 1

Car 1(Chief of Department)

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