Overnight Fire Damages  Large N.W. Home

February 27, 2007...Vito Maggiolo
A fire burning in the walls and attic of a large home in upper Northwest brought a second alarm assignment to the scene on Tuesday morning, February 27.

A box alarm assignment was dispatched shortly before 4 A.M. to 602 Butternut Street N.W. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was pushing from
the attic of the large, 2.5 story detached frame dwelling. Units making an interior attack found the flames had originated on the first floor and had eaten their way upstairs. The labor intensive operation required to root out the blaze led Command 4 to request a second alarm.

There were no reported injuries, but four residents and their two pets were displaced by the fire.