Burning Down the House

An abandoned house in Detroit burns throughout

On Jan. 3, 2008, Detroit Central Office dispatched a box alarm for a fire reported in a dwelling at Joseph Campau & Arndt streets. En route, Ladder 10 advised that the first engine would be stretching line and assumed command. The chief arrived soon after and requested an additional engine.

The fire burned a vacant 2.5 story dwelling throughout. Crews battled the fire defensively until conditions improved and entry allowed for an interior attack. Approximately 1 hour after the alarm was signaled, the fire was extinguished.