7-29-2006 Early morning Blaze

Brackenridge, Pa 9th Avenue. A residential structure fire was dispatched by Harrison to Pioneer Hose Companies 50 and 51. Station 30 Hilltop Hose was also dispatched. Brackenridge PD car 50 and Chief 50 on scene within minutes reporting a fully involved structure fire with injuries. Eureka Fire-Rescue-EMS and Sta 11 Highland hose were called in also. The crew were able to get a quick knock down on the exterior fire but had difficulty finding access to the attic where the fire eventually vented itself at the highest point. Crews were on scene for over 3 hours. 1 resident was transported to AVH with injuries and others were triaged on scene by Eureka Community Ambulance Service. The fire marshal was called in to determine a cause due to the house going up so quickly. The residence was a total loss

Pictures and Story Submitted by: Chris Negley