Structure Fire On 5th Avenue

On Monday, June 18, 2007, LaGrange & Ballardsville fire departments responded to a report of a structure fire located in the 500-block of 5th Avenue in LaGrange.

Upon arrival, Car 4502 and Car 4504 went on scene with nothing showing. A quick size-up and a brief conversation with the homeowner indicated a working fire in an upstairs bedroom. Car 4502 assumed Command with Car 4504 assuming Operations and Car 4503 assuming Safety.

With the arrival of Engine 4535, the crew was advised to pull a 1 3/4" attack line and advance it to the second floor to extinguish the fire. In addition, the crew from Engine 1337 was advised to ladder the second floor and coordinate an attack with the crew from Engine 4535. Crew members from Engine 4535 had located and extinguished the fire in a matter of minutes. The fire was contained to an upstairs bedroom with moderate heat and smoke damage throughout the second floor.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by LaGrange Fire & Rescue Department.