Erie, PA - 12/25/10

December 25, 2010 - At 0545 hrs the Erie Fire Department responded to a reported working house fire with 6 trapped at 3915 Parkside West. Engines 12,13,6,11 and tower 2 responded. Upon arrival Eng 12 found heavy smoke coming from structure. The fire started in a fabricated fire place and went up walls in a balloon construction. The owner of the house was trying to put fire out and didn't know the fire went up walls. He is the person smashing the fire place chimney outside. All occupants were self removed before firefighters arrived. The Chief requested another Engine which was Eng 8.The fire was placed under control at 0730 hrs. All units did not leave scene till 09:30 hrs.
Exp 1 Street
2 Side yard
3 Driveway

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