Brush fire burns 2 acres near Hillside Middle School
A brush fire was contained to 2 acres after it was spotted near Hillside Middle School Monday afternoon.
Dispatched: 4:18 p.m.
Under Control: Fire contained 5:02 p.m.
Resources: Engines 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, Forestry 1, 2, Car 1, 03
Description of Incident: Companies were dispatched to the area of 112 Reservoir Ave. for a report of a brush fire, first arriving engine companies reported a large area burning and requested additional resources that brought three more engines, an additional forestry unit and two chief officers.
The area was a wooded hillside with heavy undergrowth and dry leaves that helped spread the fire in multiple directions. Fire crews advanced multiple hand lines and quickly contained the fire to approximately 2 acres.
Civilian Injuries: None
Emergency Service Injuries: None
Special Circumstances: Wooded hillside, water supply combined with long-distance hose lines.
Property Loss: NA
Property Saved: NA
Incident Commander: Battalion Chief Kenneth Proulx
