On Sept. 1, a house fire was reported at 4809 Gun Powder Lane in northeast Raleigh.
Engine 19 arrived at a two-story, wood-frame dwelling to find heavy fire was showing from the rear of the house. They caught their own hydrant at the corner, and "laid in wet."
They found a detached two-story garage behind the home with heavy fire venting from the first floor. Two lines were pulled for a transitional attack and then interior extinguishment.
Dispatched at 1:48 p.m., the fire was controlled at 2:15 p.m. The cause was determined as accidental.
The garage contained two classic cars. The occupant was performing maintenance on a vehicle, when gasoline fumes ignited. He suffered minor burns to his arm, but was not transported.
One firefighter suffered a lower back injury and was transported for further examination.
Wake County EMS provided medical monitor and rehab.
Units on scene included Engines 19, 15, 28; Squad 15; Ladders 5, 2; Rescue 1; Battalions 1, 5; Air 1, Car 20 (Division Chief), Car 401 (Investigator); EMS 36, EMS 5, District 9, and Truck 1.
