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11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
This morning around 11:15, Frankfort Center NY was called out to investigate a possible structure fire at a factory complex on the City of Utica/Town of Frankfort line. Upon arrival, they reported a smoke condition coming from the garage structure deep within the complex. This is the Google Earth shot of the complex with the red X on the fire location.
Nearby Schuyler was called for manpower as soon as they got on scene. They struggled with reaching the seat of the fire and called for a full response from the City of Utica.
This was once a factory that made guns during WWI & WWII. In the 60's it was home to UNIVAC, an early computer manufacturer. In the late 70's it was a mall of outlets stores. It has been vacant and abandoned for many years.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Here's a shot from the back of the complex, you can see the smoke from various parts of the building.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Here's a shot from the front of building. Note the large door under the sign Charles Town, which was the name of the outlet mall.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
This is looking through that large doorway.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Zoomed in a bit from the same spot.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
I started down that tunnel.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Frankfort Center was able to get their pumper down the dirt path into the scene. This rig is Ex-Harriman, NY.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Humping hose into the structure.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
On the roof.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Exiting the building.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
UFD Deputy chief pointing.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
The sun came out for a bit.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Leaving the roof.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - fyreline - 11-22-2014
Good shots, John. I remember when this was the Charles Town outlet mall, took the wife and kids shopping there a few times. Those big old factory complexes represent a real challenge.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Utica Chief Russell Brooks was on the scene.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Rig shots: Utica Engine 1 and the Tactical Unit.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Another angle of UFD Engine 1, and Rescue 1.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Pulling tools off of UFD Tower 2.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
Tower 2.
11-22-14 Fire in Factory Complex, Utica NY - John Kenealy - 11-22-2014
UFD Special Hazards 1. Usually seen on Haz Mat scenes.