Close Call w/ Deck Fire in Tredyffrin |
By Watchdesk | |
July 22, 2014 | |
Firefighters were dispatched to a reported house fire on Avonwood Drive in Tredyffin Township around 6:45 a.m. Berwyn units were advised by the 9-1-1 Dispatcher there was a fire on the back upper deck of the residence and that neighbors were attempting to put out the fire with a garden hose. Upon arrival a smoldering fire was discovered on the 1st and 2nd level of the deck. Firefighters utilized a hoseline to extinguish the hot spots and removed the burned sections of the deck with a chain saw. Additional personnel checked the interior of the home with a Thermal Imgaing Camera (TIC) to ensure the fire hadn't extended into the walls. All units were clear of the scene by 7:30 a.m. The fire was ruled accidental due to a discarded cigarette in a flower pot. |
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Units: | Engine 2-3, Tower 2, Engine 2-2, Medic 2-1 & Ambulance 2-1 |
Mutual Aid: | King of Prussia Tower 47 & Radnor Engine 15-1 |