Yonkers - 2nd Alarm Fire 07-20-12

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Date: 07-20-12

Time: approx 2130

Location: 216 Woodworth Avenue

Frequency: YFD, YPD

Units Operating: E 308, 309, 306, 304, 303, 310; L 72, 72, 74, Rescue 1, Batt 1; Empress EMS, Yonkers PD

Weather Conditions: cloudy

Description Of Incident: Structure fire in three story frame residence. Fire from ground floor to roof on east side of building upon FD arrival.

Numerous handlines in operation, Ladder 71 to SW corner of roof, Ladder 72 to NW corner of roof, Ladder 74 to SE corner of roof.

(Gotta compliment the operators of the ladders for getting the trucks into position. The narrow streets and parked vehicles made it a challenge but all three ladders reached the roof.)

Reporters: helicopper, et al