Firefighters Contain Dryer Fire

Springfield Firefighters were awakened early Monday morning, October 18th, at 01:11 hours for a House Fire at 224 Sedgewood Road.  Upon arrival of Engine 44-1, smoke was visible throughout the structure and the homeowner was reporting a fire in the basement.  Crews entered the structure and found a fire in the basement involving a dryer appliance.  Crews quickly extinguished the fire and contained the fire to the area around the dryer.  Crews from Engine 44-1, Tower 44, Engine 44-2 performed overhaul and salvage operations, checked for any fire extension and used Ventilation Fans to clear the smoke from the structure.

Ambulance 44-7 checked out all the residents for possible smoke inhalation, but no one required treatment.  Firefighters remained on the scene until 02:11 hours.

Springfield Fire Company would like to remind all residents that having working smoke detectors on all levels of your home can provide an early warning of fire inside the home.  If a fire occurs, exiting the structure in a timely manner and calling 911 from a neighbor's home is the best way to keep you and your family safe.  Check out the Fire Prevention Section of this Web site to review all Fire Prevention and Safety Tips.