WPFD worked a structure fire near Burlingame and Col. Glenn road on Saturday, here August 21st. The house fire, illness on a steep hill, had limited access for fire-fighters and equipment. Responders from three WPFD stations had help from Crystal Fire Department and Little Rock Fire Department Companies 20 & 21. The fire was completely extinguished after about 2 hours, but the structure sustained heavy fire, water, and smoke damage. One WPFD firefighter suffered minor injuries from a fall while battling the blaze. With no major damage done, the firefighter is recovering well and resting with expectations to be back responding to calls later this week.
KARK has a news report on this fire. Follow this link to view this story: