Tri-Towns FC #1 of Piedmont, WV along with units from Potomac Of Westernport, Barton Hose Company and Bloomington FC all from Maryland were dispatched at 2033 hrs to an "Odor in a Residence on Jones Street in Piedmont.
While investigating the original call, Tri-Towns was alerted at 2045 hrs for a "Possible Structure Fire" at 36 Second Street in Piedmont, the caller reported smoke coming from a structure.
The Jones Street address is two blocks north of Tri-Towns Station and the Second Street address is 3 doors east of the fire station.
Units responding from the incident at Jones Street noted smoke and fire now venting from the middle building in a block of 4 structures at Second Street and requested a "Working Commercial Alarm".
The building of origin was a two story mixed construction building that formerly house a bakery business and has since been converted into apartments.
The building to side B was a three 3 stone & heavy timber building that housed the town library and historical storage for items belonging to the former Piedmont High School.
Building at the B / C corner was a two story corner wood frame structure that housed apartments on the second floor and a first floor screen & glass business.
The building at side D was a two story mixed construction building that housed several apartments and a Motorcycle repair shop on part of the first floor. This building shared a common wall with the building of origin.
No civilian injuries were reported. Two (2) Firefighters were transported from the scene for minor injuries and were treated and since released from the hospitals.
The following photos were taken starting about 40 minutes after the initial alarm.
Photos Courtesy: EMT Carey M. Williams, Tri-Towns EMS
Tri-Towns Engine 24-13 in front of the Second Street Address.
While investigating the original call, Tri-Towns was alerted at 2045 hrs for a "Possible Structure Fire" at 36 Second Street in Piedmont, the caller reported smoke coming from a structure.
The Jones Street address is two blocks north of Tri-Towns Station and the Second Street address is 3 doors east of the fire station.
Units responding from the incident at Jones Street noted smoke and fire now venting from the middle building in a block of 4 structures at Second Street and requested a "Working Commercial Alarm".
The building of origin was a two story mixed construction building that formerly house a bakery business and has since been converted into apartments.
The building to side B was a three 3 stone & heavy timber building that housed the town library and historical storage for items belonging to the former Piedmont High School.
Building at the B / C corner was a two story corner wood frame structure that housed apartments on the second floor and a first floor screen & glass business.
The building at side D was a two story mixed construction building that housed several apartments and a Motorcycle repair shop on part of the first floor. This building shared a common wall with the building of origin.
No civilian injuries were reported. Two (2) Firefighters were transported from the scene for minor injuries and were treated and since released from the hospitals.
The following photos were taken starting about 40 minutes after the initial alarm.
Photos Courtesy: EMT Carey M. Williams, Tri-Towns EMS
Tri-Towns Engine 24-13 in front of the Second Street Address.
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