Mother's Day Early Morning Fire in City
 
By Fire Chief Frank Dowlin
May 8, 2016
 

On the morning of May 8th Mother’s Day as crews were recovering from their great night of partying at the banquet, the Modena Fire Company was alerted at 1015 to a reported dwelling fire at 49 S. Fifth Ave in Coatesville City.

Engine 37-1 and Engine 37-3 both made the response, City units arrived with smoke showing and minutes later upgraded to a working fire dispatch. Crews were reporting a working basement fire.

Engine 37-1 arrived and hit a second hydrant and laid into the rear of the structure, interior crew were then reporting fire to be knocked and hold assignment to what was on scene. Engine 37-1 crew assisted with overhaul and ventilation.

Engine 37-3 was redirected to station 41 for standby.

Crew quickly wrapped up the supply line on Engine 37-1 and cleared the scene at 1046, Engine 37-3 remained on standby till 12 noon.

Special Thanks to Mark Walsh of Irish Eyez Photography for some of the pictures

 
Units: Engine 37-1, Engine 37-3, Ambulance 37-1
 
Mutual Aid: Engine 43, Ladder 41-1, Engine 76, Rescue 38