Engine 92 was the first on the scene advising heavy smoke and fire were visible. Additional departments were immediately called for water and manpower assistance including LaOtto, Washington & Northeast Fire.

The homeowner advised that the fire started in the garage located on the lower level which was very clear upon arrival due to the heavy involvement and a collapsed upper level floor that Base 90 units found on the “D” David side.

Crews cleared the scene at approximately 22:00 and both Churubusco & Huntertown wish to thank all units who responded including Rehab 70 and ACPD for their assistance.

McComb Road house fire at Huntertownfire.com

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Crews arrived to find moderate smoke and fire inside the two story home.

The fire was under control in approximately 20 minutes, no one was injured but the home did sustain moderate to heavy smoke, fire and water damage.

Unfortunately during the incident, after much of the fire had been extinguished, the lead pump, 203, caught fire under the pump panel. Crews worked quickly to put out the small fire, but much of the wiring inside the truck was damaged.

The cause remains under investigation, but it’s believed to have started in the area of the chimney.