2nd Alarm Newton Ma. Box 55 2271 Washington Street 9-2-07

On Sunday night September 2, 2007 Newton Box 55 struck for an apartment building fire at 2271 Washington Street. Was 1st due with Engine-2 and Ladder-1 to find heavy fire on the outside of the structure extending to the attic and roof area. Companies quickly stretched (2) 1 3/4 lines and the truck company started a search while several police officers assisted with removing occupants from the building. Upon arrival of C-2, the 2nd alarm was transmitted. The exterior fire was quickly knocked down with some extension into the structure. 3 story wood-frame 40x120 apartment building. All occupants were rescued unharmed and 2 firefighters received minor injuries. This was Tower/Ladder-2's 1st fire with the new truck.