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Fire Incidents 1996

Two Alarm Fire at 84 Hutton Street

Photo by Christina M. Fink

On February 28, 1996, at 0802 hrs., companies responded to a fire reported at 84 Hutton Street, which was an occupied 2 story brick and wood joist structure. Engine Company 18 arrived on the scene at 0804 hrs. The fire progressed to 2 alarms. The fire was under control at 0832 hrs. The cause of the fire was determined to children playing with matches.