Bedroom Fire at 3037 Mount Ephraim Avenue

The quiet time for fires ended on September 9, 2011 with a bedroom fire at 3037 Mount Ephraim Avenue. This fire is being investigated as an arson. Witnesses saw youths running from the property at the time the fire broke out.

Companies dispatched to 3037 Mt. Ephraim Avenue at 1547 hours, report of smoke from windows. Initial dispatch — Engine 10, Squad 7, Ladder 1, Ladder 3, Rescue 1, Battalion 1. Upon receiving more calls reporting same Engine 1 was added as the second source Engine. Battalion 1 arrived with smoke showing, Engine 10 had a hydrant and was stretching a handline, Rescue 1 was conducting a primary search, and Ladder 1 would open up 2nd Floor upon arrival. Car 3 responded and took command. Searches were negative, fire under control at 1610 hours, Fire marshal requested to respond.

Photos by Dom Patricelli. Many thanks also to Fire Dispatcher Matt DeGailler for the times and details about the response.