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 Chief Mark Miller was the first to arrive on
the scene and confirmed a working fire in progress. Engine 5104
responded with a 1-3/4” hand line while Crew 5102 placed the ladder
and covered personal property with tarps. Overhaul of the exterior
wall and interior ceiling exposed the flame and fire spread. The
fire was placed under control and extinguished.
Lincoln Rural 5111 secured additional water
supplies which were not needed.
The three occupants and their pets vacated the
home, and denied the offer of assistance through the Salvation Army
or American Red Cross.
Occupants verified that a similar fire had
occurred a couple of months prior due to the duct work from a wood
burning stove. Improper ventilation was determined to be the cause
for the fire.
Utilities were managed at the scene by Ameren
Illinois and Illinois American Water.
[Lincoln Fire Department] |
