Structure Fire In Sam Bass

January 5, 2008

B shift firefighters in the midst of a staff meeting were called out to help in the Sam Bass district with a house fire. First arriving Truck 2 from Sam Bass reported smoke showing and initiated an aggressive interior attack. The fire was fast moving and was found to be in the crawl space between the first and second floors as well as in the attic by the time Jollyville Engine 38 arrived. Jollyville acted as the RIC Team and a unit from Cedar Park arrived and assisted the interior operations for a short time before the determination was made to move to a defensive mode of operation. The fire was quickly then contained after a short time using the bucket of Truck 2. After the fire was contained, crew reentered the house to extinguish.

Although there was significant damage to the structure, crews were able to save some family pictures and other sentimental items for the family.

An engine from Austin was special called to the scene, and Round Rock Engine 5 protected the Sam Bass district while crews were on scene.

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