Buffalo FD 3rd Alarm w/ Relief – 18 Metcalfe st

Larkinville companies sent to investigate something on fire behind the bldg at Max Brock. Engine 32 on scene with heavy fire in the loading dock area requests balance of Alarm & 2nd Alarm. Attack crews lay off multiple big lines. Captain of Engine 32 reports minor explosions occurring in the 3 story vacant warehouse with a size up of 300×750′. B-43 updates with heavy fire on #3 & 4 sides. B-56 assumes command with defensive Tower ops and heavy fire throughout 3rd floor and through roof. A collapse zone set up for all companies. Fire extends into an adjacent metal garage which also was fully involved. Power line issues brings in National Grid to kill power to complex. Multiple relief companies sent for hose pick and mop up and Demo assistance.
4 -2½” & 4 -1¾” Lines in use
Engine 3 deck gun & 5 Towers flowing
ON Scene:
Engines: 32, 3, 35, 1, 22, 25, 28, 2, 21, 4, 19, 38, 33
Trucks: 5, 15, 10, 6, 2, 4, 14, Rescue 1
Chiefs: B-43, 46, 46, 55, 42
Support Staff: F-20, 40, 9, 12a, 12b, 39, 76, 72
Damages: $ 800K
8-4-21 – Time Out: 01:32 hrs

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