Virginia Crews Knock Down Garage Fire

Feb. 4, 2009
No one was evacuated,no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

Tones sounded on Jan. 29 at 10:17 p.m. for a structure fire at 511 Oliver Road. Responding were Company 4 (Prospect), Company 2 (Hampden-Sydney) and Company 1 (Farmville).

Engine 4-1 arrived first on scene and reported a two-story garage fully involved. The garage was located approximately 50 yards from trees with no other exposures.

Prospect 403 had command, which requested a water shuttle and an aggressive defensive attack was launched.

Units on scene included: Engine 4-1, Engine 4-2, Engine 4-3, Tanker 4-5, Tanker 4-6, Utility 4,Auxiliary 4,Engine 2-1,Engine 2-2,Tanker 2-6,Engine 1-2, Tanker 1-5, PEVRS Medic 1 and Air 50.

No one was evacuated,no injuries were reported and the cause is under investigation.

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