Susquehanna Hose Company

Havre de Grace, MD

TORCH TO THAW PIPES IGNITES SMALL FIRE

 December 26, 2022

Just before 130pm on Monday, the 0502 Fire Box was transmitted for the reported house fire at 677 Bourbon Street. Deputy Chief 5 was first on scene and reported nothing showing from the two story duplex. As remaining SHCo crews were arriving, command advised the homeowner had been using a torch in an attempt to thaw frozen pipes. Crews extinguished a small amount of fire and opened up to check for extension. Crews returned to service within an hour. As a reminder, using a torch to thaw pipes is extremely dangerous & should be avoided, as you run the risk of igniting objects surrounding the pipes.
SHCo personnel on scene – 41
SHCo standby personnel – 13
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