Bellefontaine Fire Department firefighters work the scene of a structure fire Friday morning in the 400 block of north Main Street. (BELLEFONTAINE PROFESSIONAL FIREFIGHTERS PHOTO)
Smoke detector reminders issued
Firefighters of the Bellefontaine Fire Department were able to contain a structure fire Friday morning, April 26, that occurred in 400 block of north Main Street.
About 5:50 a.m., “B” shift was paged to a working structure fire with flames and smoke showing from the basement, Bellefontaine Professional Firefighters Local 351 said in a Facebook post.
Engine 22 and medic 23 responded, and while en route, officers of the Bellefontaine Police Department were the first on scene and advised flames and smoke showing from the rear of the structure. A mutual aid engine and all-off duty were requested.
Upon arrival, Assistant Fire Chief Ben Kennedy established command.
Through their efforts this fire was kept to a small area just inside of the door with no extension to the rest of the structure. Investigation was completed.
“During investigation the residence was found to have two smoke detectors, one without a battery and one with a dead battery,” officials said in the Facebook post. “Three smoke detectors were placed and new batteries were placed in each detector.
“Remember to check your smoke detectors to be sure they are in working order as they can save your life.”
During this operation, one of the fire department’s sections of 5-inch supply line hose was run over by a motorist.
“We would like to remind everyone if you see fire hose laying in the roadway, do not run it over. As this not only endangers our firefighters’ lives as they work, but it can cause more damage.”
Firefighters also extended appreciation to the BPD for assistance with traffic control.