RINGGOLD, Georgia - Thursday, June 28,2007 - 5:45 pm - Ringgold/Catoosa
County and Fort Oglethorpe Firefighters were alerted of a possible house
fire on Holcomb Road near the intersection of Boynton Drive. Catoosa County
Engine 1 arrived on the scene in minutes, followed by Tanker 11.
Firefighters quickly reported heavy involvement to a single story
residential structure. Fire crews pulled an inch and 3/4 hose line and
started a primary attack through a side door. With heavy fire in the front
of the house, firefighters were working to keep the fire in check while
additional crews arrived.Fort
Oglethorpe Engine 8 arrived on the scene minutes later, followed by Engine
3. Engine 3 quickly set up to lay a supply hose from a hydrant a short
distance away on Boynton Drive. Engine 8's crew immediately pulled an
additional hose line and started a secondary attack through the rear of the
structure. With the primary and secondary crews working inside they were
able to keep the fire from moving any further. A third hose line was also
put in service at the front of the house to create a cross attack on the
flames.
The firefighters efforts paid off as the
blaze was quickly brought under control. The home sustained heavy fire
damage due to the progress of development when crews arrived, however the
house was not totally destroyed. Crews ventilated the hot gassy smoke from
the structure quickly to keep from damaging any belongings that were
remaining. Crews also continued to knock down several hot spots for about 30
minutes before the fire was completely extinguished.
A woman and a baby were at home when the
fire broke out, fortunately they were able to escape unharmed. Fire
officials did call the American Red Cross to the scene to assist with the
family. Several others assisted at the scene including paramedics with
Hutcheson EMS, Catoosa County Sheriffs Officers and the Fort Oglethorpe Fire
Department Chaplain. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Story and photos by Bill Carson
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