07/May/2014 – Structure Fire – “B” Shift

Incident # 14-02816 – At 12:04 Wednesday afternoon 07-May, Fire-Rescue was sent to 251 Nunuville Road for a report of smoke coming from a residence. Engine 19 arrived to find a doublewide mobile home with heavy smoke visible and flames coming from the roof. Crews deployed two 1-3/4 handlines and entered the structure. They were making headway extinguishing the fire in the living area, but had trouble reaching the flames traveling in the void space above the living area. Approximately 20 minutes into the incident, firefighters had to be pulled out of the house when a portion of the roof collapsed. One firefighter was injured and transported to Colleton Medical Center. He was treated for a dislocated shoulder and released later in the day. Approximately 70% of the home was destroyed. Some items in the east end of the structure were salvaged. Units were on the scene for four hours. Water supply was handled with Tenders. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Engine 1, Engine 19, Engine 26, Engine 27, Tender 1, Tender 5, Tender 9, Tender 19, Tender 26, Tender 27, Medic 9, Medic 19, Medic 26, Car 118, Car 119 and Battalion 1 responded. Battalion Chief Scott Feather served as Incident Commander.

Photos by Harold Buzzell