By Wolf Creek Fire Department
WOLF CREEK – The Wolf Creek Fire Department was called out Wednesday afternoon by a report of structure fire on Genevieve Church Road.
The department responded with Engine 4260, Tanker 4270, Ladder 4290 and Brush 4280 along with mutual aid companies to the blaze.
Engine 4260 and Farmington Engine 3664 arrived to find a 1 1/2 story single family dwelling with heavy fire showing.
Two lines were pulled and crews from both departments made a quick transitionary attack on the structure working from the exterior to interior operations.
Manpower arriving from Doe Run 4160 assisted in the second floor interior attack to stop fire spreading into the attic.
A second alarm was requested for manpower due to the time of day and for extra water.
The fire was brought under control in under 20 minutes.
Wolf Creek was assisted by Farmington, Doe Run, Park Hills, Desloge, Leadington, Weingarten, Big River, Zell, Goose Creek, Leadwood and Terre Du Lac Fire Departments.