Bedford Hills- Motor Vehicle Fire w/ Complications 7-7-05

[x635 4,066]

Date: 7-7-05

Time: Approx 1700hrs

Location: Penbrook Estates, C/S Mclain St. (ESZ Sector 203040)

Frequency: 46.26, Bedford Hills Fireground

Units Operating: 2032 (IC) Engine 198, Tanker 5, Tower Ladder 57, Rescue 10, C&O Zone 5, Bedford PD

Writer: x635, Cutty630, 57Truck, JJL639

Dispatched as a MVF close to a structure. 2032 enroute asked for a knox box activation to access the gates. Upon arrival, 2032 announced an active fire close to the structure and established command.

A 2005 Mercedes Coupe was on fire in close proximity to a structure. Upon first crosslay pull, the gas tank which was just filled, ruptured, and a large amount of gasoline flowed down the hill to a nearby stream. (Note gas tank intergrated into the body of the car) Gasoline and other fluids were contained via boom and containment materials, and Health Department/DEC notified. House was set back off the road, up a long, narrow driveway. No hydrants, Tanker 5 supplied Engine 198. Foam utilized during attack and as a precaution for the fluid leak. Fire was contained to the car with no exposure or spill involvment. Car fire was a tricky extinguishment due to unique materials and construction of the vehicle. Cause and Origin requested to the scene for determination and documentation.

Car was a brand new 2005 fully loaded, top of the line Mercedes valued at approx $130,000.