At 2050, a dwelling box was transmitted for 205 E Church Street.  8403 arrived with a 1 1/2 story rancher with heavy fire throughout and requested the all hands.  L-84, E-842 and E-841 arrived almost simultaneously.  Both Engines secured  a water supply and deployed 2 1/2" handlines. 

Crews attacked the fire putting a good knock on it.  The lines were then broken down to 1 3/4" to complete extinguishment.  The fire was placed under control within 30 minutes.  Several holes needed to be cut in the floor of the main living space due to fire in the crawl space.  The Red Cross was notified to provide victim services for 13 residents.  Two deceased animals were turned over to animal control.  The fire required extensive overhaul and companies operated into the next morning. The fire in under investigation by FM84, CCFMO, and TPD.                         



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