Salisbury Fire Department

At 1440 hrs station 2, 16, and 1 were dispatched to a reported house fire in the 1100 block of East Main St. Truck 1 arrived and reported smoke showing from division 2 side A. The Crew from Truck 1 was met by the resident and was advised the fire was in the chimney in the rear. Truck one confirmed fire in the wall on the 1st floor and opened the front door for the engine company. Crew from Truck 2 arrived and started opening up the 1st floor wall above the fire place while truck 1 proceeded to the 2nd floor to check for extension. Engine 16 arrived and stretched 2 hand lines one to the 1st floor and one to the 2nd floor where they met up with truck 1 that was had just completed a primary search of the 2nd floor and started opening up the wall over the fire place. Engines 1 and 2 arrived and assisted engine 16 with fire suppression. Crews make quick work of the fire in the walls on both floors and remained on scene for some time clearing the smoke from the residence.