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Dryer Fire in Harmon Laundromat
By CFD Reporting Team
March 6, 2016
At 7:58 this Sunday morning, Croton's Bravest, along with Ladder 41 from the Ossining Fire Department, were summoned to M&T Cleaners on South Riverside Avenue for a reported dryer fire.
Car 2082 (Colombo) arrived first, confirming a fire in a dryer with smoke coming from the roof. Engine 120 (Harmon Engine) arrived first and stretched a 1 3/4" hose line in to the laundromat. The crew of next-arriving Engine 119 (Washington Engine) assisted with stretching the line, controlling the utilities and opening up. At this point, Car 2081 (Mansfield) arrived and assumed Command, making 2082 "Operations."
Command reported one line stretched and in operation, crews checking for extension and Truck Companies going to the roof.
Personnel from E118 (Chemical Engine), TL44 (Columbian Hook & Ladder) & R18 (Croton Fire Patrol) checked the roof for extension and set up fans to ventilate the building. OFD L41 took a position in the front of the building in case they were needed as well.
The fire was knocked down quickly and damage was kept to a minimum. All units returned to service at about 9:50. This was the second such type of fire at this location in just over a year's time.
