Duxbury Fire Battles Blazing Fire with Harsh Winds

While in the midst of a winterstorm Duxbury FD responded to a garage fire. With anticipated heavy winds and flooding the department’s “High-Water9” truck was in service forthe day. HW-9 was out responding to a trapped motorist in tidal flooded waters just before the call forthe fire came in. When arriving, with only two firefighters and water, HW-9 assumed command. Due to narrow flooded roads the only pieces of apparatus equipped forthe operation were AWD brush breakers. While waiting forthe breakers to arrive, command quickly evacuated nearby houses. Once the deputy chief arrived, a second alarm was declared. The fire rapidly spread to a carin the driveway just before the breakers arrived. Heavy, thick smoke filled the streets and a third alarm was then struck. In attempt to contain the fire, firefighters drafted water from the ocean while the hydrant operation was underway. Crews were able to contain the fire to the garage and car. The freezing temperatures, flooded roads, and windy conditions made the operation challenging but with the help of surrounding towns, the crews managed in an efficient manner.