Baldwin Rubbish Fire Extends to House

On the night of January 10, 2023, the Baldwin Fire Department was called to a home on Twain Street off St. Luke’s Place fora report of a fire in the rearyard. When firefighters arrived, they were met with a large rubbish fire at the rearof a 1-1/2 story private dwelling with fire beginning to impinge upon the structure. While members stretched the first of two handlines, othercrews worked to force entry into the vacant residence to check forextension. Fortunately, the fire was quickly knocked down and contained to the outside of the home. The cause of the fire was underinvestigation. All fire department units were underthe command of Baldwin Chief of Department Dworsak.

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