Residential Structure Fire

On October 30 station 1 and 2 were dispatched to smoke in a house. Upon arrival smoke was found coming from the eaves of the house. When crews made entry heavy smoke was found on the first floor with close to zero visability. After a search for the fire, the fire was found in the basement. Luckily the fire was mostly extinguished by a water pipe that had burnt through. Extensive overhaul was conducted. No firefighters were injured but the homeowners cat perished in the fire.

Another fire on November 2 put station 1 and 2 back to work. This time heavy fire was found on the outside of the house and through the roof. Entry to the house found fire in the attick and around a chimney/fireplace. Extensive overhaul had to be conducted to ensure that all of the hotspots were found and controlled. Units were on scene for approx. 2 hours. No injuries were reported

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