Central Station and Station Two were dispatched at 18:55 hours on a first alarm to 166 Carriage Hill for a reported structure fire, caller reported smoke coming from the vents in the roof. Engine One arrived on the scene at 18:59 hours, LT. Chris Fellows reported moderate smoke showing from a split-level ranch and requested that a second alarm be dispatched.
Crews confirmed all occupants were accounted for; neighbors advised that they believed no one was home. Engine 1 crew stretched a hose line made entry performed a primary search and then began a fire attack. The fire was in the kitchen and the crew made an aggressive attack on the main body of the fire. As other crews arrived, a secondary search was performed, as well as checking for fire extension in the rest of the home.
A total of four animals were removed from the home, 3 dogs and a cat, one dog survived. Emergency crews performed CPR on two dogs, they were not revived, and a cat was deceased. The fire was reported under control at 19:30 hours.
The fire is under investigation by the Brattleboro Fire Department Investigation Team.
The occupants of the home are staying with family and friends.
Agencies that assisted at the scene, Golden Cross Ambulance, Guilford Fire Dept., Keene Fire Dept., Police, DPW, and Green Mountain Power.
Station Coverage was provided by Chesterfield, Dummerston, Greenfield, Hinsdale, and Cheshire EMS.
Brattleboro Fire Department
103 Elliot Street * Brattleboro, VT 05301 * 802-254-4831 *
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Leonard Howard III Charles Keir III
Fire Chief Assistant Chief
