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UPDATED:
Thursday July 19, 2007 |
North Carolina
FireNews Headlines
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HOT SHOT
Lightning Fire Destroys House in Raleigh
THU JUL 19
SUBMITTED BY MIKE LEGEROS, CFP-7474
RALEIGH -
Severe thunderstorms Tuesday night caused
power outages and traffic accidents, and started fires in Wake
County, including at a two-story residence at 2217 Lash Avenue.
Engine 6 reported flames showing through through the roof on arrival
about 9:33 p.m.
Crews faced fire on both floors, as well as in the basement and the
attic. Companies operated in both offensive and defensive modes. The
fire was reported under control at 11:23 p.m. Units on scene
included E6, E9, E16, E14, L16, R7, BC3, Car 5, Air 8, E7, E18, L11,
EMS 4, EMS 1, EMS 203.
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HOT SHOTS
House Fire in Davidson Blamed on
Construction Crew
THU JUL 19
SUBMITTED BY GUERRY BARBEE, CORNELIUS FIRE DEPARTMENT
DAVIDSON - On Tuesday July 17, Davidson and Cornelius were
dispatched to a house fire caused as a result of a construction crew
cutting a gas line. Crews from Cornelius Rescue 4 and Davidson
Engine 2 began suppression. After the garage became well involved,
Command withdrew all companies and operations went defensive.
Additional companies included Mount Mourne E701, Huntersville Engine
1, Medic and the Fire Marshal's Office. Gilead and East Lincoln
provided coverage.
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HOT SHOT
Fire at Fast Food Restaurant
THU JUL 19
SUBMITTED BY WHITEVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHITEVILLE - The Whiteville Fire Department responded to a fire
early Thursday morning at this Taco Bell restaurant. Crews found
heavy smoke showing on arrival. Crews advanced a 1.75 inch attack
line through the front door and found heavy fire near the
drive-through window. Heavy damage was done to the kitchen area.
Thirteen firefighters manning two engines and a ladder responded.
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HOT SHOTS
Durham Motel Burns.... Again
THU JUL 19
SUBMITTED BY MIKE LEGEROS, CFP-7474
DURHAM -
Heavy fire was reported on arrival by crews at
the old Days Inn at 5139 Redwood Road on Sunday afternoon about 1:00
p.m. The abandoned 119-room motel, which had burned twice before
since January 2006, was located two miles from the nearest hydrant.
Two tanker shuttles were utilized, and supplied a pair of aerial
streams. Redwood Road and the exit from Interstate 85 northbound
were closed during the incident. The Red Mill Road exit from
Interstate 85 was also closed, to assist crews at the water point.
Durham, Orange, Wake, Granville and Person counties departments
included: Redwood, Bethesda, Durham, Lebanon, Bahama, Parkwood,
Creedmoor, Ceffo, Hillsborough, Moriah, and Durham Highway.
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THU JUL 12
CHARLOTTE - The two-inches square decal pictured at left is now
available. They are red reflective and can be used as a window
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Michael Porowski
801 West Trade Street
Johnson & Wales University c/o OSA
Charlotte, NC 28202
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Charleston Firemen's Fund)
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Additional
Headline:
Bailey:
Fire Department Assumes Rescue Duties
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