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House fire with heavy fire showing - 372 Ronald Lane, Glenwood
Thursday, January 3, 2013

At 2258 CHC units along with Amb. 64 were dispatched for a reported working house fire. E44-2 under command of 44-15(Willis)responded within 2 minutes, followed very shortly by L44, E44-3, R44, & E44-4. While en-route Kent Center advised that SPD was on-scene confirming a working alarm with heavy fire showing. Upon arrival units found a single story house with heavy fire blowing out the front bay windows. Crews stretched 2 handlines to the front door, and upon arrival of L44 its crew stretched a third to the back door. The initial handline crew from 44-2 entered through the front door and quickly knocked down the bulk of the heavy fire in the living room and hallway area. At the same time the crew from 44-3 was assisting in establishing a water supply, and the crews from L44 & R44 began primary and secondary searches, securing the utilities, and ventilating the structure from inside and via the roof. 44-15 placed the scene under control at 2324. Crews remained on scene for about another hour and performed extensive overhaul. Crews also assisted FM 19 with lighting for his investigation, and assisted the homeowners with removing belongings and valuables from the residence. One resident sustained minor burns to her face while trying to flee the house after the fire began. She was treated on scene by A-64. All units were clear the scene and back in quarters at 0045. The house sustained heavy fire damage to the living room, hallway, and kitchen area. The remainder of the house also sustained heavy smoke and heat damage. The fire was ruled accidental by the DSFMO due to a faulty electrical cord which caused a fire igniting the Christmas tree. The CHC has 42 members in service for 1 hour and 51 minutes. The OIC was Chief Isaac J. Willis. Units responding: E44-2, L44, E44-3, R44, E44-4, 44-10, A-64, FM-19, SPD, & Town of Smyrna Electric Dept.