Saturday, July 02, 2005
15 Oakwood St (Lewis-3)
Single family dwelling, well involved porch fire with extension.
Connecticut Post Article Last Updated: 7/02/2005 06:44 AM
Dog warns woman of fire
BRIDGEPORT — A barking dog alerted an occupant of an Oakwood Street house to a fire that erupted Friday morning, allowing her to escape and call for help. "She heard the dog barking and went to investigate what the dog was barking at," said Assistant Fire Chief Fred Haschak. He said firefighters dispatched to the 8:58 a.m. call found "spectacular" flames shooting up the rear wall of the 2-story house, along the interior of an enclosed porch. But, he added, the blaze was under control within 16 minutes and the damage was confined to the exterior. Haschak said the fire's origin is under investigation. He said the dog's warning was fortunate since there was no smoke alarm on the porch. He cautioned, however, that people shouldn't rely on pets to sound an alert.
Connecticut Post Article Last Updated: 7/02/2005 06:44 AM
Dog warns woman of fire
BRIDGEPORT — A barking dog alerted an occupant of an Oakwood Street house to a fire that erupted Friday morning, allowing her to escape and call for help. "She heard the dog barking and went to investigate what the dog was barking at," said Assistant Fire Chief Fred Haschak. He said firefighters dispatched to the 8:58 a.m. call found "spectacular" flames shooting up the rear wall of the 2-story house, along the interior of an enclosed porch. But, he added, the blaze was under control within 16 minutes and the damage was confined to the exterior. Haschak said the fire's origin is under investigation. He said the dog's warning was fortunate since there was no smoke alarm on the porch. He cautioned, however, that people shouldn't rely on pets to sound an alert.
