Bridgeport, CT - Working Fire 05-09-12

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Date: 05-09-12

Time: 21:30hrs.(Approx.)

Area: North End

Location: 2625 Park Ave.(Bing Maps)

Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700)

Weather Conditions: Clear

Description Of Incident: Companies o/s w/a vehicle fire on the lower level of an underground parking garage w/heavy smoke extending into a 16-story high-rise OMD. Companies found multiple vehicles fully-involved on the upper level per reports from residents. Battalion 1 o/s requesting an 1 & 1 S/C. Companies evacuating building. 2 L/S/O's. Ladder Companies opening up. All hands working. Originally reported as a vehicle fire. All searches negative w/no injuries reported.

Reporter: sfrd18

Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR

Box Assignment:

Engine 4, Engine 3, Engine 1, Engine 7(R.I.T.), Engine 6(S/C)

Ladder 5, Ladder 11, Ladder 6(S/C)

Rescue 5

Battalion 1

Safety Officer 1

21:55hrs. - Battalion 1 requesting 1 & 1 S/C.

22:47hrs. - Recall of alarm.

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Edited May 12, 2012 by sfrd18