Hartford, Ct W/F 10/8/13

Hartford, Ct was dispatched to 257 Jefferson St at 1023 hours on 10/8/13 for a report of a basement fire. On Engine 15's arrival they reported smoke from floor #2 of a vacant 3 story wood frame. A 4th engine was requested to the scene and a 5th engine was dispatched with the rehab unit. Due to heavy fire condition's on 3 floors in the rear District 1 ordered companies out of the building for a defensive attack. Mutual aid was put on standby as there were numerous other calls in the city at the same time as this fire.