Short video clips of fire on all floors of 17 Mansfield Street
On 7 July 2013 Boston firefighters responded to Box 5241 for the house fire at 17 Mansfield Street. The first arriving companies reported heavy fire on all floors of the three decker. Deputy Chief Robert Calobrisi (C.6) was the incident commander. Fire Commissioner Fraser also took in the box. The fire at 17 Mansfield extended to five exposures as well as a few automobiles. The All Out was struck within a little over two hours.
Box 5241 E.41 E.29 E.51 – L.14 L.11 – R.1 – Car 11
Additional details from A.65, E. Belin
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