Fire departments from multiple Moore County agencies responded to a residential structure fire on Tuesday morning on Loop Road in Hoke County. Though the fire was in Raeford, units as far away as West End Fire & Rescue assisted at the request of Pinehill Fire Department.
To help combat the blaze, West End Fire & Rescue brought a vehicle known as a “quint.” Quints are described as versatile vehicles that combine the functions of a fire engine and a ladder truck into a single unit. It provides five essential capabilities: a pump, a water tank, a fire hose, an aerial device (ladder), and ground ladders.
According to West End Fire & Rescue, crews responding with Quint 61 encountered a “challenging situation” when they arrived. The fire had compromised the home’s floor system, and burning debris remained active in the basement…