Mayday, Firefighters Escape at New Britain (CT) Structure Fire

Firefighters on an aerial device as fire vents through the roof of a building

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Photos and incident report courtesy of Patrick Dooley

On January 16, 2018, firefighters responded to this working fire in New Britain, Connecticut. Members faced a basement fire the quickly extended to the top floor and cockloft.

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A Mayday was declared for a company on the third floor, but the firefighters were able to get out with no injuries.

See more photos by Patrick Dooley from this fire at www.squadfirephotos.com.

 

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