School Fire, Portland 8-25-2015

[Guest]

These are the fires that never make the headlines.


Just after 2 AM, Engine 19 was dispatched to a fire alarm at the Harrison Park School, formerly named the Binnsmeade School. There was nothing showing when they arrived, but Vinnie, the driver, noticed a window that seemed obscured by smoke so they called for a box.

Filling out the assignment was E11, 7, 25, T7, T25, R19, SQ1, C3 & C4.

When 19 gained entry they found a fire in a doorway between two classrooms that had extended to the walls and ceilings.

They had laid a 2-1/2 through the building, so they were able to get a quick knockdown and confine the fire to the two rooms.


On August 11, 2003, the same school was the scene of a 4-alarm fire.

Photos here: http://dickh.zenfolio.com/p163878897



 

[nozzleman]

Any idea what caused the fire Dick.

[Guest]

Any idea what caused the fire Dick.

 

There was a small fan that was plugged into the wall. The Investigator determined that to be the cause.

[chief60]

Great catch by an alert crew! That is the way it is supposed to be done.

[nozzleman]

 

There was a small fan that was plugged into the wall. The Investigator determined that to be the cause.

Thank you.

[CCFR-45]

Nice shots!

 

Thanks for sharing. 

[hfd556]

Great shots!