Progress Report - Houston

Coverage of a blaze in a two-story warehouse.
July 1, 2005
Photo by Brandon Jacob
Firefighters set up several ladder pipes. Members of one ladder company were forced to break down and retreat as the fire threatened to overtake their position.
Firefighters set up several ladder pipes. Members of one ladder company were forced to break down and retreat as the fire threatened to overtake their position.

Houston, TX, April 17, 2005 - Engine 45 was dispatched to a report of a transformer explosion. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a two-story warehouse heavily involved in fire. A heavy box assignment and a hazardous materials team were requested, then a second alarm was transmitted. Despite the heavy volume of fire, no injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported.

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