I was sent these photos today.
Earlier this week there was a horrible fire in West Vincent on Buttonwood Lane.
It’s truly a miracle no one was killed.
However, have to ask if this home being located near the end of a small road or lane that was originally built as a private cul-de-sac, and later adopted by West Vincent as a public road, did the narrow cartway and 10 ton bridge hamper efforts of emergency responders? Were fire trucks even able to go over the bridge?
The link clearly shows a ladder truck at the location.
Did it?
The article shows a tower truck shooting water down at the house. Trucks got over the bridge.
Well but… Received another comment:
“As to the fire story, I see you had a comment. To clarify, Pumpers laid in several lines from Hollow road, and accessed the scene. At least 2 aerial apparatus also accesed the burning structure but were of little value due to lack of water. (note the picture that depicts a fireman “pissing” from the ladder). That ladder has a 2000 GPM deluge nozzle on the top that was not in service due to lack of water. As far as we know, no tankers entered the site.
$87K was spent on a cosmetic overhaul to add guiderail and stabilize the bridge. It did NOT improve the structural integrity or change the weight limit. ”
Also heard from people that used to live back on that street and that was their biggest fear – fire because of the bridge and getting to them.
I guess everyone will have to wait for the county to weigh in?