Barn Fire |
By Engineer Brad Saunders | |
July 16, 2022 | |
On July 16th at approximately 0251 hours, Hughesville Volunteers and surrounding departments were alerted to the 7000 block of Leonardtown Road for the barn fire. Engine Tanker 2, Tanker 2 and Chief 2 responded. Units arrived on scene to find an approximately 400x200 horse stable with fire throughout. A defensive fire attack was utilized until a ladder pipe operation could be established. Two ladder trucks were utilized to extinguish the fire. In all 11 tankers were utilized to keep a continuous supply of water for the fire ground. During the operation Leonardtown Road was closed. Units operated on scene for approximately four and a half hours before clearing. |
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Units: | Chief 2, Engine Tanker 2, Tanker 2 |
Mutual Aid: | Multiple Departments |
Hyperlinks: | Video of Operations HVFDEMS.Org Story |