Queens -Multi-Fatal 2nd Alarm 12-06-05

[FDNY 10-75 640]

Date: 12-06-05

Time: 1828Hrs

Location: Queens, NY - Box 7967: 40-77 Denman St at Whitney Ave

Frequency: 154.4000 MHz

Units Operating: Bn 46, L117 (FAST), E324 with Sat 4, TSU 2, Field Comm, Car 13A, Car 16, and numerous other units.

Description Of Incident: Heavy Fire throughout a 2 sty occupied 20'x40' private dwelling. Initial reports indicate 3 children trapped in the basement. Primary searches delayed due to heavy fire, but are now complete and negative on the 1st and 2nd Floors, basement still unk. 4 lines stretched, with 3 in operation. Car 13A and Car 16 on scene. Everyone pulled out of the building, attack will be exterior only. (4) 10-45 code 1's (deceased victims).

Writer: FDNY 10-75

Update At 20:12 - SOC De-watering unit that was special called has arrived, Field Comm reports that 2 additional 10-45's have been found. 2 Lines are stretched to the attic to knock down fire that extended from the basement up. Fire still doubtful. Marshals en route.

Update at 20:41 - Marshals on the scene, primary searches still in progress in the basement. Secondary searches are complete and negative throughout the rest of the structure. All visible fire has been knocked down. 1 Additional 10-45 code 1 has been found, bringing the total to 4 deceased victims.

Edited December 7, 2005 by Truck4