Basement Fire During Snow Storm Damages Waltham Home

At 9:11AM on Sunday February 17th 2013 during a Snow Storm that brought 3" of snow and strong winds ,Waltham Fire struck Box 234 for a report of a building fire at 10 Sun Street off Prospect Street. C-2, Engine 1, Engine 4, Rescue 6 & Ladder 2 responded to the Box. While enroute multiple 911 calls were coming in reporting a fire in the building.

On arrival Engine 4 called off with smoke showing from the rear of the building. Firefighters soon located a fire in the basement and stretched a line off Engine 4 and brought it into the basement. The Hydrant next door to the building was not working and 2nd due Engine (Engine 1) had to lay a 4" feeder from the Hydrant on Prospect Street to the front of the building (Approx 450 Feet) to establish a water supply.

On arrival of C-2 (Deputy Hebert) gave a size up of the scene. He reported he had a Fire in the basement of a 2 Story Wood Frame, Primary searches were ongoing and 1 Line was stretched and operating. The Deputy then requested a Working Fire sending Squad 5 (RIT) and Cataldo Medic 1 to the scene.

Companies during there primary search located the family pets and brought them outside to be evaluated by Cataldo. Command requested an additional Cataldo EMS Unit (Ambulance 2) for help with evals.

Firefighters quickly knocked down the fire in the basement and ventilated the home. NO injuries were reported. The fire is under investigation at this time.