Auto Accident with Fire in Huntingtown

 
By Assistant Chief Jonathan Riffe
July 31, 2005
 

On July 31, 2005 at 2306 hours, Engine Company 6 (Huntingtown) was alerted for the vehicle fire at the intersection of Stinnett Road and Hunt Drive. Chief 6 (Osbourn), Engine 62 (F/F Nasti), and Tanker 6 (Sgt Bivens) arrived to find a single-vehicle on its side 100% involved with fire. The crew from Engine 62 stretched two attack lines to bring the fire under control in minutes. The fire was a result of the vehicle being involved in a minor accident. The driver refused medical treatment and Chief 6 released Huntingtown units at 0018 hours.

 
Units: Chief 6, Engine 62, Tanker 6