Cable Machine Fire

 
By Assistant Chief John Carbo
February 5, 2007
 

On Friday February 2, 2007 Thorndale Fire Company along with VA Fire Department was dispatched to a Cable Pulling Machine on Fire.

On arrival the cable-pulling machine was smoking and energized. Further investigation found that it energized with DC current from the unit's battery. After making access to the battery compartment we found a battery terminal touching the cover. A worker on the scene disconnected battery.

 
Units: Assistant 38, Engine 38
 
Mutual Aid: Engine 76