Bridgeport - Working Fire 01-03-12

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Date: 01-03-12

Time: 22:15hrs.(Approx.)

Area: Newfield

Location: 33 Orange St.(Bing Maps)

Frequency: Bridgeport Fireground - Channel # 2(153.700)

Weather Conditions: Clear

Description Of Incident: Battalion 1 o/s reporting heavy fire showing from the rear, "C" side of a 2.5-story wood-frame OMD w/exposure problems. 2 L/S/O's w/Ladder Companies opening up. Companies checking for extension. Occurred at the same time as a Box Assignment for a Gas Leak on E. Main St., altering initial response. Originally reported as a structure fire w/victims trapped. One canine rescued by companies. All searches negative w/no injuries reported.

Reporters:

Writer: sfrd18

Units Operating: BFD; BPD; AMR

Box Assignment:

Engine 1, Engine 3, Engine 6

Ladder 5, Ladder 11

Rescue 5

Battalion 1

Safety Officer 1

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