Henry Raymond

Fairfax News => Current News & Events => Topic started by: Henry on August 07, 2007, 02:17:00 PM

Title: Photos Of Fire At Colonial Road Condos
Post by: Henry on August 07, 2007, 02:17:00 PM

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/albums/colonialrd_070807/2007_08_07_009.sized.jpg)

A stubborn fire pretty much took care of 4 or could be 8 of the garages before it was brought under control this afternoon.  I was on my way home from Burlington and could see the huge funnel of black smoke rising up into the sky.  Fire was pretty much under control when I got there, but click on the link below to see the slideshow of the photos I took:

http://www.vtgrandpa.com/photos/slideshow.php?set_albumName=colonialrd_070807

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Title: Re: Photos Of Fire At Colonial Road Condos
Post by: Henry on August 08, 2007, 06:54:38 AM

Hi All,

I believe Channel 3 got some bad info last night on the fire in Fairfax - either that or I missed a lot.  Below is what they reported:

At least three cars and other belongings burned in a fire in Fairfax today. Firefighers from four departments responded to the blaze at this condominium complex on Sunset Drive. The fire was in a stand-alone building containing eight garages. Four of them were destroyed -- including cars parked inside -- and other personal property. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

I am sure the Messenger will have something in today that will be a little more accurate.

Mike Cain also has a link to a Free Press web site for more pictures on his web site at:

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7krm0/

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Title: Re: Photos Of Fire At Colonial Road Condos
Post by: PotterFXFD on August 08, 2007, 07:21:34 AM

  They are part right the garage contained 20 units, 8 where destroyed.A few more may have smoke or water damage. A fire wall and a quick response saved the rest of the units. First arriving crews where able to put a lot of water fast onto the fire and keep it from spreading to the rest of the building. It was a lot of hard work and effort on a hot day with a very hot fire. First call came in around 1:30 we had our equipment cleaned repacked and ready to go around 9:00 last night.

      Big thanks to Cambridge Fire and Rescue, Fairfax Rescue, Georgia Fire , Milton Fire, And St. Albans Fire for coming over and lending a lot of help. And of course to Fairfax Fire.

Title: Re: Photos Of Fire At Colonial Road Condos
Post by: Henry on August 08, 2007, 01:10:12 PM

Hi All,

I have received a number of e-mails wondering where Colonial Road is.  Below is a map to show you:

(http://www.vtgrandpa.com/newsclips/colonialrd_map.jpg)

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