Structure Fire on Meeting House Road **new photos

At 0902 hours, Caroline stations 300, 400, 600, 700 and Talbot 50 were alerted to a structure fire at Schultz & Sons Salvage. Units from Station 300 were responding within 4 minutes of recieving the alarm. Ambulance 392 was first arriving and confirmed a working fire. Engine 302 (3/Higgs) arrived shortly after and advised a two-story building with fire showing throughout. The crew of 302 quickly advanced a 2-1/2" attack line to knock down the bulk of the fire. The crews of Tower 310 and Engine 401 arrived and pulled a second handline and assisted with fire attack. The fire was quickly brought under control. Units from Stations 600, 700  and 50 assisted with water supply. After an extensive overhaul, units cleared at 1147 hrs.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the office of the State Fire Marshal.

Photos courtesy of T. Russell and B. Secrist

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