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The other largest fire I ever attended was the Polk Brothers Warehouse fire in Melrose Park..I forget the exact date but it was the 80’s...this photo appeared in Firehouse magazine....
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Fire Rips Through Polk Bros. Store In Melrose Park
June 02, 1987
An extra-alarm fire raged through the Polk Bros. store and warehouse in Melrose Park Monday evening, forcing the evacuation of several neighboring businesses.
No injuries were reported in the blaze, which destroyed the complex of showrooms and storage warehouses.
Firefighters said a faulty sprinker system and a lack of available water made the fire difficult to control. The blaze, which began in the carpeting section of the warehouse around 7:30 p.m., raced through the complex after the water pump that feeds into the sprinkler system blew out shortly after the fire started.
The other largest fire I ever attended was the Polk Brothers Warehouse fire in Melrose Park..I forget the exact date but it was the 80’s...this photo appeared in Firehouse magazine....
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Fire Rips Through Polk Bros. Store In Melrose Park
June 02, 1987
An extra-alarm fire raged through the Polk Bros. store and warehouse in Melrose Park Monday evening, forcing the evacuation of several neighboring businesses.
No injuries were reported in the blaze, which destroyed the complex of showrooms and storage warehouses.
Firefighters said a faulty sprinker system and a lack of available water made the fire difficult to control. The blaze, which began in the carpeting section of the warehouse around 7:30 p.m., raced through the complex after the water pump that feeds into the sprinkler system blew out shortly after the fire started.
John Hinant
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
Retired Member of Richmond VA Fire Bureau
October 25, 1858 - October 25, 2020 = 162 years old
The sixth oldest paid, documented, Fire Department in the United States
First established in 1782
"In God We Trust - All Others We Take For Granted"
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