7/18 Furnace Fire: Safety Note...

6 School Rd, reported smoke from a basement, arriving units found moderate smoke from the basement of a 2 w/f multi-family, 2 furnaces activly malfunctioning. SAFETY NOTE: This building demands caution. There are structural concerns that were found in addition to leaking raw sewage pipes and oil lines. Colchester building official and sanitation officer on scene. Also, there were two seperate furnaces, both in severe disrepair, activly malfunctioning and located in a section of the basement that is surrounded by a locked wire cage. There are 8 occupied units. Approach with due regard for life safety.

Ladder-1 on scene with light smoke venting from the chimney