CCFR July 24 2008

Stations 6, 2, 22 and 25 responded to a dwelling fire at 329 Gobbler Circle near Green Pond, Thursday afternoon 24-July at 17:54. Engine 6 arrived to report a doublewide mobile home with heavy fire showing from the “B” side of the structure. All occupants were out of the building. Downed power lines were blocking the driveway and access to the “B” side of the structure.

Battalion Chief Marty Stallings took command of the fire. Following a quick inspection of the scene, he discovered the doublewide mobile home had two additions added on to the rear of the building with an overlapping roof. Heavy pressurized black smoke was present from the “A” and “D” sides. Firefighters deployed three 1-3/4 handlines and a deck gun was used to knock the fire down. As firefighters made the initial approach on the “B” side, a small explosion was heard in the area of a side porch on the “B” side. It was followed by three additional explosions in rapid sequence, which was followed by a large explosion that shook the ground. The east area of the scene was showered with debris as firefighters abandoned their lines and ran for cover. It was later determined the culprit was stored oxygen cylinders for a medically impaired resident.

Firefighters attempted to enter the building through the front door, but heavy fire conditions were noted under the mobile home, with fire venting from under all visible sides of the building. Interior crews were pulled out of the structure and an exterior attack was initiated. Fire quickly spread to the two additions. The added structures overlapped the existing mobile home making access to the “D” side and roof extremely difficult. Multiple power lines prevented the use of Ladder 6. Crews continued to combat the fire from the exterior as conditions inside the structure worsened.

A second alarm was initiated at 18:20 for tankers and manpower. The structure housed 17 people, which contributed to a large fire load, especially piles of clothing. Firefighters worked for approximately two hours to bring the fire under control. Water supply was conducted with a tanker shuttle from pressurized hydrants near the Balchem Plant on ACE Basin Parkway. Fire units were on the scene for six hours. Several firefighters were treated for heat related problems and one resident was examined, but not transported.

	Stations 6, 2, 22 and 25 responded to a dwelling fire at 329 Gobbler Circle near Green Pond, Thursday afternoon 24-July at 17:54. Engine 6 arrived to report a doublewide mobile home with heavy fire showing from the “B” side of the structure. All occupants were out of the building. Downed power lines were blocking the driveway and access to the “B” side of the structure. Battalion Chief Marty Stallings took command of the fire. Following a quick inspection of the scene, he discovered the doublewide mobile home had two additions added on to the rear of the building with an overlapping roof. Heavy pressurized black smoke was present from the “A” and “D” sides. Firefighters deployed three 1-3/4 handlines and a deck gun was used to knock the fire down. As firefighters made the initial approach on the “B” side, a small explosion was heard in the area of a side porch on the “B” side. It was followed by three additional explosions in rapid sequence, which was followed by a large explosion that shook the ground. The east area of the scene was showered with debris as firefighters abandoned their lines and ran for cover. It was later determined the culprit was stored oxygen cylinders for a medically impaired resident. Firefighters attempted to enter the building through the front door, but heavy fire conditions were noted under the mobile home, with fire venting from under all visible sides of the building. Interior crews were pulled out of the structure and an exterior attack was initiated. Fire quickly spread to the two additions. The added structures overlapped the existing mobile home making access to the “D” side and roof extremely difficult. Multiple power lines prevented the use of Ladder 6. Crews continued to combat the fire from the exterior as conditions inside the structure worsened. A second alarm was initiated at 18:20 for tankers and manpower. The structure housed 17 people, which contributed to a large fire load, especially piles of clothing. Firefighters worked for approximately two hours to bring the fire under control. Water supply was conducted with a tanker shuttle from pressurized hydrants near the Balchem Plant on ACE Basin Parkway. Fire units were on the scene for six hours. Several firefighters were treated for heat related problems and one resident was examined, but not transported.
	Engine 6, Engine 2, Engine 21, Engine 22, Tanker 6, Tanker 604, Tanker 2, Tanker 22, Tanker 1, Tanker 21, Tanker 8, Tanker 27, Medic 6, Medic 27, Ladder 6, Truck 11, Truck 12, Truck 111, Truck 116 and Colleton County Sheriff’s Office Responded.