New Rochelle Large Brush Fire

[PHIL78 129]

Friday 4/5/13 approx. 2100hrs NRFD E24 andE L12 dispatched to Beechwood ave and I95 for a large brush fire. 60 control recieving multiple calls.E22 and TL11 dispatched to Cliff st. and the dead end for a brush fire.(same fire). E24 reporting flames visible en route.All units now responding to Beechwood per 2302 and dispatch a 3rd engine(E21). Units on scene reporting large fire and heavy smoke on the grounds of the Almstead tree company, unsure of what is burning E24 stretching in. Large mulch pile and brush heavily involved in fire. L12 setting up ladder pipe and multiple hand lines being put into operation. 2302 requesting a slow down of Metro North as fire is close to the tracks with heavy smoke condition.Unsure of the UC time.