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On Sunday May 25th 2015, Detroit 1st Battalion companies responded to a report of a unknown fire in the area of the I-75 & I-375 interchange. Engine 1 arrived on the scene and reported an overturned tanker truck fully-involved. Engine 1 assumed incident command and requested extra companies for water supply. A Hazmat Level II was declared.
The Marathon Refinery Fire Department was requested for their foam rig. Water supply was established. Crews attempted fire attack with Engine 1’s monitor until foam units arrived. Companies operated on the scene for several hours to bring this incident under control. Engines 1/9/27, Ladder 6, Squad 3, Hazmat 1, and Chief 1 responded with additional assistance from the Marathon Refinery. The cause of the incident is under investigation and there were no injuries.
The rest of the images from this incident can been scene here
Photos by Dennis Walus © 2015
Here are some images from a quickly elevated 2-11 alarm fire Sunday (5/24/15) morning in Chicago. The incident occurred on the 6700 block of Union Avenue. Battalion 18 was given a working fire response at about 7:15 and Engine 54 arrived moments later and confirmed they had a 2.5-story frame that was totally involved and communicating to exposures. Battalion 18 boxed the fire on arrival and quickly reported water problems and requested a 2-11. Eventually the occupied exposure would be fully-involved as well. The first five engines all went to work; 54, 47, 84, 116 and 50. Engine 84 was in spare D533 and Engine 50 was in spare D598. Both Tower Ladders 34 and 37 were also in spares. TL 34 was eventually put to work making it 6 hand-lines and 3 master streams in use. The fire was struck out shortly after 8:00 and Human Services was requested for 4 adults and 6 children.
Eric Haak
Additional photos at chicagoareafire.com
Baltimore City fire units were alerted to the dwelling/building fire on Tuesday morning (5/19/15) at the corner of E. Lombard and S. Conkling Streets in the Baltimore Highlands. Upon arrival firefighters encountered smoke and fire coming from the 2nd floor and roof of the building. A second alarm was toned out bringing in additional manpower and resources. The fire was quickly knocked and extensive overhaul was performed on a day of hot and humid weather reaching the high 80s. The Baltimore Box 414 Association responded with their canteen rigs to provide hydration and refreshments for the firefighters.
Here are some photos of rigs and crews working on the scene during the overhaul process.
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Trevor James
Trevor James Fire Scene Photography
Additional photos from the scene can be viewed on my Flickr here:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/59625319@N02/sets/72157650808353093
Waterloo Ontario firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 558 Roy Schmidt Road May 19 at 19:35. Three pumps, a quint aerial, and platoon chief responded to the fire. An abandoned two-story house was fully-involved on arrival. Crews pulled two 2.5” lines to protect exposures and control spot fires from burning embers. Waterloo Fire investigators have called in the Ontario Fire Marshal for assistance in determining the cause. Box 690 provided rehab for three hours.
Gary Dinkel, Box 690
Fire crews were called to Bay Auto, 1750 Velp Ave in Howard, WI on Tuesday 5/19.15. Howard Fire Chief Ed Janke said the fire was upgraded to a Working Still Alarm as fire was seen burning through the roof. Departments assisting were from Howard/Lawrence, Pulaski Tri County, Suamico, and Green Bay Metro. The fire was contained in an hour and damaged mostly auto parts and some tires complicated fighting the fire. No injuries were reported.
PHOTO CREDIT: Wayne Gauger WGWI-PUBLICATIONS
More Photo and Video At: https://wgwipublications.wordpress.com/2015/05/20/bapfhw