Working Fire North Providence, RI 63 Thelma St February 7, 2013

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North Providence, RI ~ The homeowner was working in his garage when a fast moving fire was sparked destroying his raised ranch style dwelling at 63 Thelma St on February 7, 2013. All of the occupants were safely outside as Engine 3 arrived to find heavy fire blowing out of the garage and rapidly extending up the Alpha side.
 
The fire was extending quickly to the soffit due to the vinyl siding. Firefighters went into quick attack mode as the next due companies arrived. The exterior fire was quelled but it already breached the windows and attic space. Water supply was established and several other lines were stretched to the basement and upper floors.
 
Engine 3’s nozzle man saw an object run by him as he pushed into the upper level. This object was the family’s dog Rocco. The dog was corralled by a Providence firefighter who responded in on mutual aid. The scared canine was then rushed outside to the anxious family. The family was ecstatic for the rescue and hugged the dog as hard as they could.
 
The dwelling suffered extensive damage from the fire. A mutual aid engine and ladder from the City of Providence responded to the scene to work. Companies overhauled the structure for hot spots for some time after knock down.

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Good photos, Ken!

tHANKs

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last one for here, thanks for the look

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Good photos, Ken!


tHANKs

Thanks, I added a few more. I had to go out on a run