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Saturday, January 2, 2010
Early Morning New Years Day Fire Destroys Home
On Friday January 1st, 2010 (18) units from the Charlotte Fire Department including (7) Engines, (2) Ladders, (1) Heavy Rescue Company, (1) Deputy Chief, (3) Battalion Chiefs, and (4) Fire Investigators were called to service for a report of a structure fire at 5151 Beckford Drive. Firefighters from nearby Station 16 arrived at 6:28 am and reported heavy smoke and fire showing from the second floor and roof of a large 2-story home. The officer assigned to Engine 16 declared a working fire and established command. A 2nd Alarm was transmitted at 6:30 am requesting additional fire companies.
The crew of Engine 16 deployed and advanced an 1 ¾” hoseline to the second floor of this approximately 4000 square foot structure where they encountered heavy fire conditions. Engine 19 was the second engine company to arrive on scene and established a water supply utilizing a nearby fire hydrant. The crewmembers of Rescue 3 and Engine 19 advanced a second hoseline (2 ½”) to engage the fire which was now well entrenched on the 2nd floor and in the attic space. Firefighters from Engine 39 made their way to the rear of the home and rescued a small dog from the screened-in-porch with significant burns. The dog was taken to an area Veterinary Clinic for treatment.
Firefighters were forced to exit the structure and revert to defensive tactics after a partial roof collapse and the structural integrity of the home was in question. The aerial device from Ladder 16 was deployed and additional hoselines were stretched to protect exposures in Divisions B & D. A total of (45) firefighters were called to bring this fire under control in 1 hour and 6 minutes. There were no injuries reported to the lone occupant or firefighters. Fire Investigators say the fire caused an estimated $500,000 in damage, but the origin and cause remains under investigation. The Red Cross responded to the scene and assisted the lone occupant in procuring temporary housing.
Submitted by:
Mark Basnight | Captain | Spokesman
Charlotte Fire Department
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