Quincy abandoned house fire investigation ongoing

QUINCY (WGEM) – Quincy hearth officers say it’s too harmful for investigators to enter the constructing the place a fireplace broke out because it might collapse because of the extent of harm.

Hearth crews mentioned they had been on scene close to the nook of Vermont Road and eighth Road till simply earlier than 4:00 a.m. Tuesday morning placing out sizzling spots.

Experiences of a constructing on hearth got here in round 8:00 p.m. Monday evening.

Firefighters mentioned after they left the station, they may see the flames taking pictures from the roof of the constructing.

To place out the fireplace, the firefighters had been on high of the laundromat subsequent door with hoses, utilizing the aerial ladder truck.

Quincy Hearth Chief Bernard Vahlkamp mentioned this isn’t the primary time an deserted constructing has caught hearth in Quincy this summer season. WGEM requested if these deserted fires have turn out to be a burden for town.

“They do put cash in direction of that,” Vahlkamp mentioned. “In order that does assist scale back the variety of fires in deserted construction across the metropolis. However like I mentioned there are solely sure issues you are able to do.”

Vahlkamp mentioned he doesn’t assume this incident is just like the others from this summer season.

Neighbors instructed hearth officers they heard a loud clap of thunder and believed lightning struck the house.

Officers mentioned the fireplace induced the constructing’s roof to break down however they imagine there’s no harm to neighboring constructions.

Firefighters report no accidents.

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