Posted by: thepinetree on 03/31/2014 10:58 AM
Updated by: thepinetree on 03/31/2014 11:02 AM
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Firefighters Make Quick Work of Glencoe Chimney Fire
Glencoe, CA...Central Calaveras Fire was assisted by West Point Fire, Mokelumne Hill Fire, San Andreas Fire and CalFire with a flue fire in a residence in the 16000 block of Highway 26 in Glencoe. Early recognition of the problem by the homeowner allowed a quick response by firefighters. Upon arrival, firefighters found a fire actively burning in the void spaces surrounding the fireplace chimmney. Firefighters spent several hours removing portions of the roof, ceiling, an exterior wall and the fireplace hearth to extinguish the fire. The fire damage was confined to the area immediately surrounding the chimney.
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MINOR MODERATE HEAVY ACRES BURNED: Approximately
FIRE / RESCUE Apparatus Responding from Central Calaveras Fire:
Chief 120, Engine 121, Water Tender 121, Fire Support 123, Utility 122
MUTUAL AID DEPARTMENTS:
West Point Fire, Mokelumne Hill Fire, San Andreas Fire, CalFire
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