Monday, July, 26, 2010
Wheeling Firefighters responded to 645 Main St. early Sunday morning for a report of a structure fire with a woman and new born baby trapped on the top floor. Engines 2, 5, and 9, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Squad 2, C-2, C-1 responded. Rescue 1 arrived on scene in moments and reported it was a 2 story brick structure (middle of the row) with exposures on both sides and that they were gaining entry for rescue. Engine 2 arrived on scene as the first due engine and backed up Rescue 1 with the line. Engine 5 backed up Engine 2. Ladder 1 took the hydrant for Engine 2 and vented the structure. The occupants all got out safely and were transported to local and regional hospitals. Crews knocked down the fire on the top floor and found no fire extension.
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