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Fire Destroys Garage
Wednesday, May 2, 2007

On 5-01-07 the Laurel, Delmar, and Sharptown Fire Departments were alerted for a structure fire at 32737 Bi-State Blvd south of Laurel. 81 Command with 81-18 (M. Lowe) arrived on location with heavy fire coming from a garage behind the home. Engine 81-2 arrived led by 81-21 (T. West) and placed a 2-½ inch line in service. They began to wet the surrounding vehicles and structures to reduce the chance of the exposures igniting. Truck-74 arrived led by 74-15 (J. Morris Jr.) and placed a 2nd hose line in service utilizing foam. Additional crews arrived and assisted firefighters with extinguishment and overhaul. Crews were on scene for approx 90 minutes. The state fire marshal (FM-11) was on scene conducting an investigation.

Photos and Story courtesy of Wayne Barrall (Fire in the Hole Photography). You can view more photos by visiting www.fithp.com
Additional Photos by Dwayne Chaffinch (LFD)