New Haven 2nd Alarm 73 Fulton St.

12/16/12 New Haven, CT - The second fire of the night for the city. This one was located in the east battalion at 73 Fulton St. First due Engine 5 arrived to find a 3 story, wood frame with the rear porches heavy involved. An aggressive knockdown with the 2.5" hand line kept the fire from communicating to the interior of the dwelling. A second alarm was transmitted because of the close proximity of the tow and three side exposures and heavy volume of fire. The city fmo is investigating the cause of the fire. No one was hurt in the blaze, but several residents were displaced.