Cranston, RI ~ A fast moving fire broke out in a Bedson Road commercial garage around 1700hrs on March 13, 2013. The 6000 square foot 1 story concrete block and metal roof truss building appeared to house maintenance equipment and several vans & pick-up trucks. Workers were not reported in the building at the time of the blaze.
The first due arriving companies reported heavy black smoke and fire showing from the Alpha/Delta sides. A working fire was ordered as companies went to work stretching attack and feeder lines. Ladder 1 set up on the Alpha side for defensive operations. The exposures on the Charlie side street concerned the OIC as he requested extra companies to the scene. Ladder 2 positioned on First Ave in defensive posture to protect that side of the street.
Heavy fire was taking control of the entire roofline and the contents of the garage. Billowing black smoke was seen for miles as the roofing material burned away. The Delta side was beginning show cracks in the mortar joints and signs of bulging outwards. A collapse zone was established due to the failed integrity of the structure. The steel roof trusses and metal roof decking where now twisting under the extreme heat and began to fail.
Ladder 3 pulled in behind Ladder 1 on the Alpha side for water tower operations. Engine companies established relay pumping to supply the LDH feeders into the scene from blocks away. Master streams, deck guns, and multiple hand lines were played into the blaze for an hour to get a hold on the fire conditions.
The Rhode Island Fire Marshal’s Office was on scene to assist the city officials with origin and cause. No injuries were reported during the incident.
The first due arriving companies reported heavy black smoke and fire showing from the Alpha/Delta sides. A working fire was ordered as companies went to work stretching attack and feeder lines. Ladder 1 set up on the Alpha side for defensive operations. The exposures on the Charlie side street concerned the OIC as he requested extra companies to the scene. Ladder 2 positioned on First Ave in defensive posture to protect that side of the street.
Heavy fire was taking control of the entire roofline and the contents of the garage. Billowing black smoke was seen for miles as the roofing material burned away. The Delta side was beginning show cracks in the mortar joints and signs of bulging outwards. A collapse zone was established due to the failed integrity of the structure. The steel roof trusses and metal roof decking where now twisting under the extreme heat and began to fail.
Ladder 3 pulled in behind Ladder 1 on the Alpha side for water tower operations. Engine companies established relay pumping to supply the LDH feeders into the scene from blocks away. Master streams, deck guns, and multiple hand lines were played into the blaze for an hour to get a hold on the fire conditions.
The Rhode Island Fire Marshal’s Office was on scene to assist the city officials with origin and cause. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Ken LaBelle
Capt Town of Lincoln Fire/Rescue 4
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Capt Town of Lincoln Fire/Rescue 4
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