October 19, 2013 - South Middleton Township (Cumberland Co.), PA - Around 0415 hours fire companies were sent to the Bonanza Steakhouse on Walnut Bottom Road just outside the Carlisle Borough line for an automatic fire alarm. First arriving units had nothing showing and upon further investigation discovered a haze of smoke inside. As companies were stretching line and preparing to attack the blaze heavy fire consumed the attic area and broke through the roof. Firefighters were withdrawn from the structure and exterior operations initiated. A second alarm was struck and crews operated for over 2 hours to extinguish the flames.
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Heavy smoke from the B/C corner
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Mount Holly Springs Truck 36 working on the B/C corner
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Part of the roof overhang collapsing. This had a void space that contained alot of fire.
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With the fire exposed companies were able to get a good knock on the fire.
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One of those shots where it looks worse than it was. Roof overhang collapsing exposed a lot of fire.
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Working the line on side B
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Business was a total loss and was fairly popular in the area.
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Manning the line on side A dousing some hot spots.
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Carlisle - Union Fire Co. Engine 2-41 first due.
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Companies working on side D
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Carlisle Fire & Rescue Truck 45 on the side A/D corner
Not to Monday morning quarterback, but with amount of fire, shouldnt they be using bigger lines? Looks like theyre manning 1.75" handlines. Big Fire, Big Water is what I was taught. Excellent photos by the way....
<sub>Good job Jason- The fire and your photos!</sub>