DWELLING FIRE (TAC)
28 HILLSIDE LN · Btwn: OLD MILL LN
ETA
7m
DIST
2.6mi
HYD
NO
PREPLAN
N
Temp
77°F
Wind
6 ENE
Conditions
Cloudy
Humidity
79%
Radio Size-Up
[UNIT] is on scene,
2-story wood frame residential,
approximately 50 by 80.
Nothing showing / [conditions] showing.
Occupancy: unknown / evacuating /
all clear / reports of trapped.
[UNIT] going offensive / defensive.
[UNIT] establishing [Hillside Street] Command.
Reference
Wind: 6mph ENE
1 prior call at this address
Rural water supply — tanker dispatched
Structure
Wood Frame Two Family Dwelling
Occupancy
Residential
Footprint
4,073 sq ft
Construction
Wood Frame
Dispatch
GAS TANK EXPLODED AND IS ON FIRE ... SEE RELATED CP#: PD26-291045
🚨 Incident Snapshot
highDwelling fire with reported gas tank explosion
2-story wood-frame residential
Large lot, heavy vegetation, rural setting
⚠️ Primary Risk Signals
Gas tank explosion reported
Secondary propane or fuel tank hazard
Expect structural damage and debris field
Wood-frame construction
Rapid fire spread potential
Roof collapse risk if fire reached attic
Vegetation density
Access and egress complications
Limited water supply (tanker dispatched)
Occupant accountability unknown
Search and rescue may be required
Confirm all occupants accounted for on arrival
🌬️ Environmental Conditions
Wind 6 mph ENE
Fire spread toward southwest exposures
Heavy tree coverage may limit access and ladder placement
🔥 Fire Behavior Cue
Explosion suggests rapid pressurization and rupture
Ensuing fire will be wind-driven toward southwestern side
Internal damage from blast may compromise structural integrity before fire arrival
✔️ Confirm on Arrival
Fire and explosion status
Active flame or contained to debris, smoke color and volume
Structural damage
Blast effects on walls, roof, windows, foundation
Occupants
Presence outside, injuries, number of people accounted for
Apparatus staging
Narrow driveway, trees overhead, position for water supply and egress
🧠 Common Causes
Propane tank rupture or overfill
Fuel tank malfunction or regulator failure
Ignition source near tank or fuel line
Lack of proper ventilation around tank
Field Notes