Just after midnight Box 1132 was dispatched for the house on fire in the area of Liberty Road and Israel Creek. As units marked up, Emergency communications advised they received 1 call and reported fire from first floor of vacant building. C11-1 arrived and reported a 2 story vacant dwelling and heavy fire showing from side "A", C11-1 established the " Liberty Road Command ". E22 was the first in Engine company and advanced 1 3/4 handline through side "A", E31 dispatched fourth due on the box arrived second due and advanced 1 3/4 handline through side "C". The two crews along with Truck 42 reported a room and the remaining contents on fire in the "A/B" corner of the first floor and extinguished. The bulk of the fire was knocked quickly, and C-3 along with C3-2 assisted interior crews with opening up and finding hotspots throughout the structure. Due to the type of construction "Balloon Frame", the fire extended to the second floor, but was extinguished quickly. After the fire was extinguished, Command held the first alarm units and returned the safety task force, Command also requested the FM office for investigation. Co.3 units returned to service within 1 1/2 hours, and no injuries were reported.
