Norwalk,CT-Commercial Structure Fire 12/19/12

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Date:12/19/12
Time: Approx 1230hrs
Incident Type:Fire in a commercial building (woodworking shop)
District:NFD
Location:302 Wilson Avenue
Units:E5, E2, E3 (RIT), E1 (S/C) T2, T1, R1, C2, NEMS, NPD
Frequency: NFD Dispatch/Fireground
Weather Conditions: Clear/cool
Reporters:soboss34

Description: Received dispatch report of fire in woodworking shop at above location. First arriving engine and Car 2 report smoke coming from front of building. Line stretched and put into operation. 2nd due engine hit hydrant and laid in approx 500 ft of 5" from hydrant. Fire located in dust collection system in workshop. Fire was kept in check by sprinkler system. Horizontal venting done by truck companies and rescue company. Quick knockdown by 1st due crew.