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Waterloo, Ontario firefighters were dispatched to a dumpster fire beside a seven-story apartment building under construction on November 4 2015 at 10:50. Two quints, a pumper, and the platoon chief responded to the call. Firefighters had a good loom up on the way to the call. The fire had spread up the entire side of the building by the time crews arrived. The fire was knocked down in 20 minutes, with overhaul taking another 45 minutes. Box 690 was on scene one hour before leaving for a second fire in North Dumfries Township.

Gary Dinkel

dumpster fire at construction site

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Waterloo Ontario fire trucks

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dumpster fire at construction site

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dumpster fire at construction site

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dumpster fire at construction site

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dumpster fire at construction site

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dumpster fire at construction site

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Waterloo Ontario firefighters were dispatched to a structure fire at 558 Roy Schmidt Road May 19 at 19:35. Three pumps, a quint aerial, and platoon chief responded to the fire. An abandoned two-story house was fully-involved on arrival. Crews pulled two 2.5” lines to protect exposures and control spot fires from burning embers. Waterloo Fire investigators have called in the Ontario Fire Marshal for assistance in determining the cause. Box 690 provided rehab for three hours.

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vacant house burns in Waterloo Ontario

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vacant house burns in Waterloo Ontario

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vacant house burns in Waterloo Ontario

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vacant house burns in Waterloo Ontario

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vacant house burns in Waterloo Ontario

House on right was protected with a 2.5” line for two hours. Gary Dinkel photo

firemen with hose line at night

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fire trucks in Waterloo Ontario Canada

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fire trucks in Waterloo Ontario Canada

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