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2nd Working Alarm in less than 12 hours - (69D5) - Augustine Creek II

July 23, 2008

*****ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ADDED***** Station 15 was dispatched to assist Stations 4/24 on a working residential fire in Augustine Creek II at 12:13 hours less than 12 hours after another working residential fire. 15-7 responded at 12:18 hours followed by 15-4 at 12:24 hours. Deputy 24 (McCanney) arrived on scene at 12:22 hours with heavy fire throughout the residence. 15-7 arrived at 12:26 hours, placed 1 line in service and placed the ladder pipe in service. 15-4 arrived at 12:31 hours and initially stood but later assisted in overhaul. At 12:30 hours, Command ordered an emergency evacuation of the structure. A-15 responded to the fire scene at 12:31 hours. Exterior operations were conducted until bulk of the fire was knocked down and crews re-entered the structure. Command placed the scene under control at 13:20 hours with all units working. 15-4 cleared the scene at 14:00 hours, followed by 15-7 at 14:40 hours. A-15 cleared at 13:59 hours but was re-directed to chest pains difficulty breathing on Blackbird Landing Road. Responding units: 15-7, 15-4 and A-15. Total of 12 members responded.