Compactor Fire at Broad River Homes
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On November 30th, members of Local 830 were dispatched to reports of a fire in a compactor at Broad River Homes with the alarm company stating they were receiving a sprinkler alarm as well. Upon arrival Engine 1 was met with a smoke condition coming from the building. Truck 1 forced entry to the trash compactor room and found a small fire being held in check by the sprinkler system. Engine 1 stretched a line and extinguished the fire. The incident was quickly brought under control. Units remained on scene for ventilation and to make sure that the residents of the complex were safe in their units. Units responding were Engines 1, 2, and 4, Trucks 1 and 2 (reassigned to RIT en route ?), Rescue 2 and Car 2. FM1 was called later to investigate the incident.
 
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