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170 Clinton Twp. Jan 9, 2003 |
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A homeowner smelled smoke
early this morning and confirmed his suspicions that a fire was burning
in his chimney and may have extended to the floor and wall of his family's
one story ranch on Route 170 in Clinton Township, Wayne County.
Despite fact the chimney
that went throught the center of the home was recently cleaned was no consolation
to Podunajec family as smoke began the fill the structure and the chimney
turned red hot.
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"I smelled smoke," said Mr.
Podunajec, "and went to check the stove. There was smoking coming out all
the round the chimney. I went the the attic area and the chimney was red
hot. I immediately called 911."
Stations 94 ( Prompton),
43 ( Browndale), 12 (Seelyville) 75 (Waymart), 41 (Forest City), 28 (Pleasant
Mount) and Waymart EMS were dispatched by Wayne County Communications Center
at about 05:45 hours.
First arriving chief officer
from Station 94 reported smoke in the structure and fire in the chimney
area. As suspected, the fire had extended in the walls and floors near
the chimney area. The chimney, which was plugged solid with creosote, gave
firefighters a struggle as the attempted to insure the fire did not extend
any further.
Companies 12, 28 and 41
were returned to service, while 94, 43 and 75 completed overhaul operations.
No injuries were reported. All companies cleared the scene at 07:05
hours.
1st alarm:
E-43, E-75, E-12, E-41,
Mini-94, Tanker 94, Tanker 12, Tanker 28
Car 43, Waymart EMS |
