Task Force Fire Alarm Dispatch Turns into Building Fire

Taskforce 90 was dispatched to the 400 block of High St. for an alarm activation. Safety 9040(Johnson) arrived on location with a 3 story tax payer with audible and visual alarm sounding. Upon further investigation a smoke condition was located coming from the roof of a large Store/Warehouse in the rear of the property. Deputy 9001 (Field) arrived on location establishing command with Battalion 9002 (Tomer) taking operations. Tower 9035 arrived on location setting up on the "B" side of the building. Crews forced entry finding a heavy smoke condition in the building. Tower 9035 stretched a single 1-3/4" line find the source of the fire with Engine 9061 arriving on location establishing a water supply and assisting with fire suppression. Engine 9031 arrived providing additional manpower for the Tower. BTFD Engine 3022 arrived on location forcing entry into the "A" side main entrance to the building and assisted with ventilation, BTFD Tower 3035 arrived and set up on the "A" side of the building, BTFD Squirt 3014 RIT upon arrival handle the RIT team assignment. Crews were able to contain the fire with minimal damage to the property. The scene was turned over to FI90(Wilkins) for investigation.