On Tuesday evening Canton Fire and Rescue was dispatched at 1851 hours for a possible structure fire on Park Place. Residents stated they heard an explosion near the furnace and then the smoke and fire started. Engine 8 responded initially, arriving on scene at 1901 hours and laying 5 inch LDH down Park Place from the hydrant at the corner of Park Street and West Street. Engine 6 and Rescue 1 responded to the scene with manpower. After a quick forcible entry, firefighters entered the house, conducted the primary search and began fire extinguishment, while a vent crew headed to the roof. The roof crew was able to complete the vertical ventilation and safely toppled the unstable chimney. A thorough overhaul exposed the remaining hotspots and the scene was turned over to members fo the Canton Dire and St. Lawrence County Fire Investigation teams. Mutual aid manpower was called in from Morley Fire, Pyrites Fire, and Potsdam Fire. Aslo responding to provide assistance were members of the current Firefighter I class which was being held at the Canton Fire Station at the time of the fire. Rensselaer Falls Fire was called to standby at Canton Station. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries and all units were back in service at 2123 hours.
Units:
Engine 8, Engine 6, Rescue 1, Ambuilance 131
Mutual Aid:
Morley Fire, Pyrites Fire, Potsdam Fire, Rensselaer Falls Fire, Canton PD, NY State Police, SLC Fire Investigation Team
