On April 23rd at 13:35hrs dispatch took a call reporting a house fire on McFarland Ln. While enroute 8C1(Chief Vanderbilt) could see smoke from across the lake and requested a 2nd alarm. Upon arrival crews found heavy fire conditions on the 3rd floor of a 48x96 3 story house. Within a short time the 3rd and 4th alarms were struck for more man power. Approximately 60 firefighters from 26 towns were called in to help fight the blaze. All photos by George Brown.