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Fire Confined to Exterior of Home in Fall River

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FALL RIVER, MA - On Sunday, April 24th shortly before 12:00 P.M., firefighters responded to 21 Tobin Street for a reported fire on a second floor porch. Car 2 arrived and reported smoke and flames showing from the second floor porch, and dispatch reported that an elderly male may still be in the unit. Command reported all occupants accounted for and requested a Medical Rescue for a tenant who needed oxygen assistance. Engine 9 backed themselves up to a hydrant across from the fire building and then stretched an attack line to the second floor porch where fire was showing just outside the door to the unit. The fire was contained to the area of the exterior wall and flooring materials. There was smoke and water damage inside the unit. Paramedics on scene treated the resident of the fire unit.

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KENNETH LEGERCorrespondent

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