Be kind to your neighbors. A Lk. Carmel family is safe this morning when a neighbor woke to see the house next store on fire and quickly alerted them. At approx. 0615 hrs, our tones when off for a Structure Fire at 128 Clubhouse Dr. Upon arrival of Asst. Churchill he found fire coming from the side of the house from around the chimney. Our automatic mutual aid was dispatch however with the arrival of Asst.Chief Donohue and Capt. Launzinger whom both live nearby, They were able to deploy their water cans and knock down the fire. Our Engine 17-2-3 arrived Stretched a hose line, laddered the building and overhauled the side of the home. A crew went inside and removed the wood from a chimney insert and checked the walls for extension of the fire. The was some damage to the outside of the chimney but this family will be spending Christmas in there home.
Units:
Our three Chiefs Engine 17-2-3 and Tanker 17-4-4
Mutual Aid:
Mutual was cancelled
Crews complete overhauling the side of the chimney
