DELAYED: Hastings-on-Hudson Structure Fire 07/21/12

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Date: 07/21/12

Time:1940hrs

Location: 4 James Street

Frequency: HFD Disp/FG

Units Operating: HFD (Full dept response), DFFD, Batt 14 Coordinator, C&O, HPD, Con Ed

Weather Conditions: Clear/warm

Description Of Incident: Dryer fire in basement turned structure fire

Reporters: soboss34

Initial dispatch was for a dryer fire in basement. While enrt, PD retoned HFD with caller states smoke now on 1st floor. Upon arrival of 2184 and FD members, heavy smoke from D side exterior basement door and from chimney. 2184 requested redispatch for working fire. Checking basement windows shows heavy smoke with "blackout" conditions in unfinished basement. Upon arrival of 1st due engine and truck, entry was made into basement with a charged line and simultaneous venting of all basement windows. Fire in basement consisted of washer/dryer and extension to ceiling and into bays on D side wall of balloon frame home. Engine and truck crews on 2nd floor found extension and knocked down same. Fire was contained with 2 L/S/O and horizontal venting. DFFD on scene but released. C&O investigating. No injuries to FD or civilians.

Edited July 22, 2012 by soboss34