Auto Fire in Highlands Corporate Center
 
By Assistant Chief Adam Grossman
September 6, 2016
 

Flames broke out Tuesday from an automobile in the 700 block of Fox Chase in Valley Township. Around 1815 the call come into 911 when a UPS delivery driver noticed smoke coming from a vehicle in a business parking lot.

Within minutes firefighters were on scene dousing the flames. Sadsburyville Engine 31-1 led off with their front bumper pre-connected hose line to extinguish the fire. Engine 44-5 supplied Engine 31-1 with additional water if needed.

Battalion Chief Sly advised that there were no civilian or firefighter injuries reported and the fire was under investigation. Westwood and Sadsburyville Fire Companies answered the call for service.
 
Units: Engine 44-5 and Ambulance 44-1
 
Mutual Aid: Sadsburyville Engine 31-1 and Squad 31
 
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Firefighters arrived to find a car well involved with flames.
Firefighters arrived to find a car well involved with flames.
 
Engine 31-1 arrives.
Engine 31-1 arrives.
Firefighters stretch a hose line from the front bumper for fire suppression.
Firefighters stretch a hose line from the front bumper for fire suppression.
 
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Knocking down the fire.
Knocking down the fire.
 
Chiefs Brecht and McCarthy from Sadsburyville checking for hot spots.
Chiefs Brecht and McCarthy from Sadsburyville checking for hot spots.
Fire is out, firefighters check the car for hazards and gather belongings.
Fire is out, firefighters check the car for hazards and gather belongings.
 
Engine 31-1 and Engine 44-5
Engine 31-1 and Engine 44-5
Engine 44-5 acted as the water supply for Engine 31-1.
Engine 44-5 acted as the water supply for Engine 31-1.