Units from 3rd and 5th Battalion were alerted to a box alarm in Company 21 first due at approximately 1500 hrs. today. Engine 821 was initially dispatched for an AFA while enroute the call was upgraded to a full assignment. Engine 821 arrived on scene with smoke showing from 1st floor quickly knocking down fire before all units arrived. No injuries to report, start of fire was unattended cooking which caused significant damage to home.
Photos and story by Deputy Chief N. D. Epps Sr.