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Fully Involved House Fire
By Deputy Chief Keith Abrecht
May 17, 2013
Fire/Rescue Communications dispatched units to Reno Monument Rd for the reported house fire. Chief 6 arrived on scene with a house fully involved with the roof collapsing. Chief 6 established command and the working fire dispatch requested. Rescue Engine 61 arrived and began cooling 2 large propane tanks on the Delta side of the structure which both had vented. FM-24 arrived and began the investigation into the cause. Total loss was estimated at $200,000.
Units:
Co-6 RE61, TR6, Chief 6
Mutual Aid:
Co-8 E81
Co-1 E1-1, ET1
Fred. Co-7 E74, T7
the 2 tanks can be seen venting on the right side
Captain Forsythe busy at the panel
Remains of the 2 Tanks that were venting upon arrival
