Vehicle Fire Next To House

     

Monday, May 31, 2010 The Chili Fire Department responded for a reported vehicle fire next to the Lex South Bar and Grill on Scottsville Road. While the crews were responding the assignment was quickly updated for a car fully involved in the driveway at 11 Alfred Ave and the update also stated that the structure was now involved. 4C-23 arrived on location with a vehicle fully involved next to the house with exposures. The crew of 4342 had the initial attack using one line to extinguish vehicle and at the same time to protect the house. During the incident the rear bumper strut blew out sending it flying over 40 feet where it landed in the front yard no one was injured.