Norwalk-2nd Alarm Structure Fire 05/21/13

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Date: 05/21/13
Time: 1200 hrs
Incident Type: Residential Structure Fire, 2 Alarm
District: NFD
Location: 43 East Avenue
Units: C2, E4, E1, T1, R1, T2, E2, E3 (RIT), E5 (2nd Alarm), NEMS, NPD, CL&P
Frequency: NFD Dispatch/FG
Weather Conditions: Clear and hot
Reporters: soboss34 (wasn't there Got info from FF at scene and CT Fire-EMS site)

Description:

NFD dispatched for reported structure fire with fire in basement. NPD on scene prior to FD reporting heavy smoke from structure. E4 arrived first on scene and reported fire showing, stretching line and going in. E2 laid in from hydrant. T2 vented. R1 primary search negative. C2 requested 2nd alarm. E5 responded and became RIT. 2 additional lines stretched. Structure is a residential balloon frame construction. Fire reported to be "running the walls". One line taken up to 2nd floor. No reported injuries.

Note: this was all the info I got. If I missed something or switched something around I apologize. Please let me know and I'll correct it.