GARAGE FIRE, IN THE ALMYVILLE SECTION

Monday, March 3, 2008- At 00:45 Moosup Fire Department  was alerted to a reported garage fire on North Main Street, in the Almyville section of Moosup. The first alarm was filled out bringing Stations 97, 96, 95 and 61 FAST. Car 94 (Chief Theriault) arrived on scene moments later and reported a well involved 20'x30' garage with an exposure on the "D" side and established "Moosup Command". First arriving L-194 positioned to provide exposure protection. Command instructed ET-197 to enter driveway and stretch a line to knock down the main body of fire. Additional crews from Station 96 assisted in checking exposures for extension and overhaul. Command placed the incident under control at 01:15. The "D" side exposure received heat damage to vinyl siding, but there was no extension to the interior of the residence. Moosup units returned at 02:30.