West Quincy Blaze Displaces 9

Around 0145 Quincy (MA) Fire Department struck Box 4118 fora house fire on Buckley Street in the West Quincy section of the city. First-due Engine-5 reported heavy fire showing on arrival. Aquick working fire and then a second alarm were struck. Firefighters had fire on floor1 and 2 of a large occupied 2-1/2 story wood frame structure that housed fourapartments. Companies stretched numerous handlines and quickly contained the fire while Ladders 1 and 2 crews ventilated the roof. The house was located nearthe top of a very steep hill. One occupant was transported to the hospital with a minorinjury and the fire left nine occupants displaced.

- Fire News photo by Dave Stewart

Vernon 5-Alarmer

Vernon (CT) firefighters responded fora fifth alarm plus special calls on Brooklyn Street on December12, 2022, at 0156. Heavy fire was showing on arrival of the first officer. Many mutual aid units assisted at the scene orcovered firehouses

- Fire News photo by Patrick Dooley

New Haven 2-Alarmer

At approximately 1920 on December21, 2022, the New Haven (CT) Fire Department was dispatched to Poplarand Grand streets fora commercial building fire. First companies on scene found heavy fire from a two-story vacant brick structure on Poplar. This would be the second serious fire of the day and would escalate to a two-alarm fire before being put undercontrol. Members were also evacuated at one point due to worsening conditions of the floors.

- Fire News photo by FireGroundImages.com and Jack McCarthy; Fill the Box Photography