Stations 1, 7, 9,
10, 15, 18, 19 and 23 responded to a dwelling fire at 1176 Buckner
Road in the Islandton Community Friday afternoon 17-October at 12:11. The
homeowner reported that she was sleeping and was awakened by loud
noises which sounded like a tornado. Upon investigation she discovered
the rear of the house was heavily involved. She made several calls
to 9-1-1 on a cell phone, but had poor reception.
Engine 18 arrived
13 minutes later and reported a 75% involved two story wood frame
structure with heavy fire and smoke showing. The single occupant had
escaped the building unharmed. A 2-1/2 inch handline was deployed along
with two 1-3/4 handlines and a deck gun. Within ten minutes of
arrival the entire structure collapsed. A water shuttle operation was
established for water supply with Engine 10 pumping from a nearby dry
hydrant. Units were on the scene for over 5 hours. The house was
completely destroyed. No one was injured in the fire. The cause was
determined to be electrical in nature.
Engine 18, Engine
10, Engine 15, Engine 23, Ladder 19, Tanker 1, Tanker, 15, Tanker 18,
Tanker 7, Medic 18, Squad 9, Battalion 1, Truck 116 responded. Battalion
Chief Marty Stallings served as Incident Commander.
