Strawberry Hill Road Brush fire burns 1/2 acre

April 16, 2008

A brush fire caused by an out-of-control burning permit fire burned approximately 1/2 acre during the morning of Wednesday, April 16th.

Three firefighters and the chief responded to the fire while two other on-duty members were handling a medical emergency.

The fire was brought under control in approximately 10 minutes after arrival; however firefighters were wetting down hot spots for another 45 minutes.

Smoke is visible from the street

Smoke and flames work their way through the dry woods.

FF/P Chris Shanahan hauls hose in the woods from Brush 24 on the right flank of the fire.

FF Shanahan is attacking the fire's head to cut off forward progression.

FF/P Shanahan (left) on the right flank, while Captain Joseph Mauro (right in distance) operates on the left flank.

Captain Mauro wetting down hot spots.

Brush 24 with 600 gallons of water and firefighting foam in the driveway of the nearest house.