1/8/11 - Mason house fire, 1081 S. College Rd

At 5:48 PM on Saturday, January 8, 2011, the Mason Fire Department was dispatched to investigate a possible structure fire at 1081 S. College Rd. A neighbor called reporting smoke coming from the home. First arriving Car 802 reported a confirmed fire, with smoke coming from a basement window on the "D" side of a one story ranch. Command requested mutual aid from the Leslie and Onondaga fire departments for tankers and manpower. The Ingham County Sheriff Rescue Squad was also dispatched to respond with their air unit. On arrival, Engine 809 stretched two preconnect lines, one to the basement and one to the bedroom above the involved corner, and the fire was quickly knocked down. It was apparent that fire had traveled into the walls but quick overhauling revealed that it was stopped before extending into the attic. Only a small amount of water was required to extinquish the fire and the assisting tankers were not utilized.