Friday, March 3, 2023 at 10:54 AM;
Engine 50 responded to a working structure fire in the County, east of Newton after passersby noticed smoke and flames coming from a large shed some distance from the residence. Reports indicated there may be animals inside the structure and fuel tanks were near by.
The 1st alarm assignment also included Engine 10, Engine 130, Engine 41, Rescue 40, Engine 151, Air 20 and CCFD.
Engine 50's arrival report confirmed the structure was well involved. With no hydrant water supply available, the request for a Tender Task Force was transmitted. Responding on the Tender Task force were Tender 50, Tender 130, Tender 20, Tender 30 and Franklin County T101, securing water supply with a dump tank and shuttle operation.
The property owner confirmed there were dogs in the shed but thankfully they were able to evacuate the dogs safely. Crews were also assigned to protect the fuel tank exposure on the east side of the structure.
Thanks to the assistance of automatic and mutual aid companies from our neighboring stations, the fire was contained to the shed and contents.
A request for heavy equipment was made to the County Road Department, allowing firefighters to safely mop up the remaining hotspots after the roof and walls were demolished.
The structure and contents are a total loss and the cause of the fire is accidental.
