Cornelius House Fire

CORNELIUS – On October 28th at 01:06 hours, Cornelius and Huntersville Fire Departments were dispatched to a possible structure fire on Norman Shores Drive.

As Engine 4 came down the street it was obvious that this would be a working fire in a large home.

Davidson Fire was added as the working fire company for a RIT team. Cornelius 12 (J. Robinette) assumed command and E4 began fire attack. The area of the house that was burning was a large three car garage with a four story solarium on the rear, complete with a wine cellar.

Fire was found on all four floors when Command conducted his 360 of the residence.

Hook & Ladder 44 arrived shortly after E4 and split their crew assisting with suppression and conducting a primary.

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Huntersville E2 located a hydrant and with some creative driving was able to forward lay into E4.

Additional crews from Cornelius and Huntersville arrived and assisted with fire suppression and checking for extension. Due to the large size of the house (11,000sq ft) crews remained on scene for an extended period of time for overhaul.

The home was under construction and was nearly complete.

With the coordinated and aggressive tactics from Cornelius, Huntersville, and Davidson the main body of fire was contained to the garage area.

Responding Companies

Cornelius: E4, E3, E6, H&L 44, Fire Boat 4
Huntersville: E2, R2
Davidson: E1
MEDIC: 1 ALS unit

PRIMARY AGENCY: Cornelius Fire Rescue

ASSISTING AGENCIES: Davidson Fire, Huntersville Fire
INCIDENT TYPE: Working Fire + Additional Companies