Buffalo Firefighters Battle 4-Alarm Warehouse Fire

Story and photos by Kevin Brautlacht

Buffalo (NY) firefighters were kept busy October 28, 2014, battling a fast-moving four-alarm fire at 463 Howard.

First-arriving companies reported a 30 x 120 two-story brick warehouse with fire showing from the windows on the #4 side.

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The fire was fought defensively using five tower ladders, numerous 2 1/2-inch handlines, and Blitz fire nozzles. Command ordered companies located in the front of the building to reposition and were clear when the #1/#4 corner collapsed into the street.

Strong winds and water supply problems hampered firefighting efforts.

See more of Kevin’s photos at www.wowmephotos.com.

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