Pawtucket RI 3rd Alarm 7/25/2011

@ 20:15 Pawtucket Fire Department received several calls reporting a building fire at 523 Main St. This is in a heavy commercial area of the city. 1st due crews encounted heavy smoke from the old "Morris Novelity Store". A working fire assignment was dispatched, quickly followed by a 2nd alarm. The structure was 75X200, 2 and 3 stories with only 1 exposure problem. A defensive attack was ordered as the safety officer reported a heavy fire load and numerous holes in the floors. 6 engines, 1 tower and 2 aerials were used to battle the fire for several hours.