With the fire declared out, South Metro Tower 45 crew poses for a photo.
Around 20:00 while I was editing the first batch of photos at home... A fire investigator and battalion chief were all that remained on scene and the first due engine was driving away. A small body of fire was noticed in the charlie side eave and E62 was ordered back to pull a line for some quick overhaul. With such a well ventilated attic from earlier and the charlie side wide open, the flow path allowed for rapid fire spread that quickly overtook the attic. A full first alarm was ordered back to the scene. Within a few minutes the attic became fully involved prompting a defensive attack and exposure protection. I arrived back at the scene just as the tower ladders opened up. You can still see a little glow toward the rear.
Around 20:00 while I was editing the first batch of photos at home... A fire investigator and battalion chief were all that remained on scene and the first due engine was driving away. A small body of fire was noticed in the charlie side eave and E62 was ordered back to pull a line for some quick overhaul. With such a well ventilated attic from earlier and the charlie side wide open, the flow path allowed for rapid fire spread that quickly overtook the attic. A full first alarm was ordered back to the scene. Within a few minutes the attic became fully involved prompting a defensive attack and exposure protection. I arrived back at the scene just as the tower ladders opened up. You can still see a little glow toward the rear.
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