Taftville Matress Fire 09/27/07

Sept 27, 2007 - At 07:21hrs the Taftville FD was dispatched to a structure fire on Pratt Ave. Upon arrival, light smoke was showing from the 2nd flr with all 15 occupants out of the building. As per SOP Occum and Yantic FAST were started but the fire was knocked with a water can and extinguished with a handline. Crews overhauled and ventilated the room. 1 civilian was transported for unknown injuries. Norwich FMO is investigating

Taftville firefighters remove the matress
Taftville & Occum crews work the scene
Matress on fire with little extension to wall