School Fire, Portland 8-25-2015

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These are the fires that never make the headlines.


Just after 2 AM, Engine 19 was dispatched to a fire alarm at the Harrison Park School, formerly named the Binnsmeade School. There was nothing showing when they arrived, but Vinnie, the driver, noticed a window that seemed obscured by smoke so they called for a box.

Filling out the assignment was E11, 7, 25, T7, T25, R19, SQ1, C3 & C4.

When 19 gained entry they found a fire in a doorway between two classrooms that had extended to the walls and ceilings.

They had laid a 2-1/2 through the building, so they were able to get a quick knockdown and confine the fire to the two rooms.


On August 11, 2003, the same school was the scene of a 4-alarm fire.

Photos here: http://dickh.zenfolio.com/p163878897