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Photo By Bruce Dembecki
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Firefighters switched to a defensive operation and worked to contain the
blaze to the house of origin and protect neighboring properties. An ember patrol
was established to check area roofs and surrounding vegetation. In addition to
the house heat destroyed a car parked close to the house, and severely damaged a
large limousine parked more than 30 feet away.
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Photo By Bruce Dembecki
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The second alarm call resulted in a request being made to Fire Associates
for a Fire Support Unit soon after 3:00 A.M. and Bruce Dembecki responded with Fire
Support Unit 2 on scene by 4:00 A.M. Fire Associates members Jerry Haag and Ron
Green were on scene when Bruce arrived, bringing the Support Unit loaded with
donuts. While Fire Associates members were busy serving coffee and donuts, their
jackets and sweaters were put to use warming the residents, who escaped their
house with only the clothes they were sleeping in.
Fire Support Unit 2 was released from the incident and was on the way back
to San Jose Fire Station 6 by 6:00 A.M.
- Bruce's photos from this event can be seen at: Monte Sereno Fire
