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A fire originating from a wooden deck in Pflugerville, Texas, spread to two neighboring houses, affecting their backyards and attics. Firefighters have issued a second alarm and are working to contain the blaze as it extends into additional areas of the residences.

Attic Fire Injures Firefighter

Command from Medic 204, we have one patient transferring to Bayliss County, White Plymouthville.

 Medic 204, we're going to have Medic 281 bringing you one firefighter to transport to the hospital.

 Received. I'll have them bring the patient to you at Fernsville Gates and Connerdown.

Medic 204 from Command 204. Go for Medic 204. Medic 204, we're going to have Medic 281 bringing you one firefighter to transport to the hospital. Go ahead and prepare to transport. Medic 204 is direct. Received. I'll have them bring the patient to you at Fernsville Gates and Connerdown.

A firefighter is being transported to a hospital for treatment.

 Medic 251, just stage on Camborne off of Howard Lane, that area until we clear some units,

 and then we'll bring you to Burnsville Gates and Conner Downs after some units clear.

 Medic 251's direct, we'll stage on Camborne.

Medic 251 from Command 204. 204, Medic 251. Medic 251, just stage on Camborne off of Howard Lane, that area until we clear some units, and then we'll bring you to Burnsville Gates and Conner Downs after some units clear. Medic 251's direct, we'll stage on Camborne. Command from Engine 1202, sorry, 1201.

Medical personnel are staged nearby, ready to assist once the area is cleared.

 Yes, sir. All the structures are good. Maybe we can get an attic ladder just to kind of check far back.

On Fire Comm North. Yes, sir. All the structures are good. Maybe we can get an attic ladder just to kind of check far back.

Firefighters are using an attic ladder to check for any remaining hot spots in the attic.

 Apparently also on the second floor, checking for extension and heat.

That's correct, 1. Apparently also on the second floor, checking for extension and heat. Highest reading we're getting is 160.

Firefighters report a high temperature reading of 160 degrees on the second floor while checking for heat extension.

Command from Engine 261, secondary search is all complete, any more assignments for us?

 261, you're saying secondary search complete, nothing found?

 Received, if you can come out of the structure.

Command from Engine 261, secondary search is all complete, any more assignments for us? 261, you're saying secondary search complete, nothing found? No. Received, if you can come out of the structure. Received, asking the structure.

Firefighters have completed a thorough search with no findings and are exiting the structure.

Confirming no active fire. The attic is clear.

Units confirm there is no active fire, and the attic is clear.

 Command for Quint 251, clear to the structure with for recycling.

 We confirm. All clear on the second floor, primary search. Still need to check the first floor.

Guadalupe Street.Commander to Quint 251. Command for Quint 251, clear to the structure with for recycling. You get that primary search complete? We confirm. All clear on the second floor, primary search. Still need to check the first floor.

Firefighters confirm the second floor is clear of any fire hazards. They are now checking the first floor for any remaining issues.

231, we need to make sure we pull all the ceiling on the second floor to expose any of those hot spots.

 So just work on pulling ceiling, if you would, with the squad.

231, we need to make sure we pull all the ceiling on the second floor to expose any of those hot spots. So just work on pulling ceiling, if you would, with the squad.

Firefighters are pulling down the second-floor ceiling to expose and address any remaining hot spots.

 Sir, we've got the fire under control in the attic.

 Just to confirm the hot spots, we've got a good knock.

 Command to Quinn 251, can you confirm primary search on the second floor and first floor?

Command for Quinn 251. Go ahead, Quinn 251. Sir, we've got the fire under control in the attic. Just to confirm the hot spots, we've got a good knock. Command to Quinn 251, can you confirm primary search on the second floor and first floor? Received. Stand by.

Firefighters report the attic fire is under control, and they are confirming the primary search on both floors.

Engine 1201 and Engine 261, staged with you.

 Received. I'm right here at the corner of Burnsall, Gates, and Conner.

 I've got Squad 221 in front of me, and I believe it was Medic 204 just pulled past.

 I don't see Engine 1201, but I know that they're staged in the area.

 Yeah, the staging location was off of Howard Lane. Sorry about that.

Engine 1201 and Engine 261, staged with you. Received. I'm right here at the corner of Burnsall, Gates, and Conner. I've got Squad 221 in front of me, and I believe it was Medic 204 just pulled past. I don't see Engine 1201, but I know that they're staged in the area. Yeah, the staging location was off of Howard Lane. Sorry about that. Squad 221 from staging there.

Additional firefighting units are staged nearby, ready to assist as needed.

 We need another crew to check the first floor.

 Make sure we don't have fire underneath us.

 There was fire on the first floor, in the back.

Engine 211, go ahead for command. We need another crew to check the first floor. Make sure we don't have fire underneath us. There was fire on the first floor, in the back. It's probably pouring.

Crews are checking the first floor for any remaining fire, particularly in the back area.

Command from 231, we're going to replace Quint 211. The trolley side looks good. No additional fire on the trolley side.

 Command from Engine 211. Command from Engine 211, fire is capping.

Command from 231, we're going to replace Quint 211. The trolley side looks good. No additional fire on the trolley side. Command from Engine 211. Command from Engine 211, fire is capping.

Firefighters report no additional fire on the side, and the fire is capping.

211, are y'all exiting the structure? 211, exit the structure and be replaced with additional units. Checking for extension in the overall attic space of the whole building. Received.

Crews are exiting the structure to be replaced by additional units checking for fire extension in the attic.

Command 2, Engine 211. Engine 211, go ahead. Got heavy smoke conditions out here. What kind of conditions do you have inside here?

 Got high heat on the second floor. Water in the attic. Can't see any fire in the attic. Squad 221 on scene, going on deck alpha.

Command 2, Engine 211. Engine 211, go ahead. Got heavy smoke conditions out here. What kind of conditions do you have inside here? Got high heat on the second floor. Water in the attic. Can't see any fire in the attic. Squad 221 on scene, going on deck alpha. Command 2, Queen 2.

Firefighters report high heat on the second floor, with water being applied in the attic. There is heavy smoke but no visible fire in the attic.

 Quint 211, have you located the fire yet?

 They had fire in the Charlie, Charlie Delta Corner, up in the attic space.

 We've been putting water on it with good effect.

 We're continuing to check for extension.

 No longer have smoke in this occupant's case.

Received. Quint 211 from Bat 202. Go ahead for Quint 211. Quint 211, have you located the fire yet? That's affirmative. They had fire in the Charlie, Charlie Delta Corner, up in the attic space. We've been putting water on it with good effect. We're continuing to check for extension. No longer have smoke in this occupant's case. Thank you.

Firefighters have located and are effectively controlling the attic fire, with no smoke currently in the affected area.

Units operating in 809, utilities are cut. Do you have a vent at the front door?

 Received, vent at front door. Right, 2-11, drivers, do you have foam on this yellow line?

Units operating in 809, utilities are cut. Do you have a vent at the front door? Received, vent at front door. Right, 2-11, drivers, do you have foam on this yellow line?

Crews have cut utilities and are using foam to combat the fire. Ventilation is set at the front door.

Battalion 201, Quint 251 is approaching the scene.

 We have a hydrant right here at the corner of Creek Cross and Merseyside.

 Quint 251, I don't think y'all are going to be able to get near the scene, but we do have, we pulled Engine 211 out of their structure.

 Probably going to have to set up Quint 211 for air ops.

Battalion 201, Quint 251 is approaching the scene. We have a hydrant right here at the corner of Creek Cross and Merseyside. Quint 251, I don't think y'all are going to be able to get near the scene, but we do have, we pulled Engine 211 out of their structure. We do have heavy fire in the attic. Looks like it's starting to push. Probably going to have to set up Quint 211 for air ops. Received.

Additional firefighting units are arriving, and aerial operations are being set up to combat the attic fire.

Command from Engine 221, do you have traffic?

 Received. I have you interior with 211, work with them to check for extension and extinguish.

Command from Engine 221, do you have traffic? Engine 221, are you interior on 809? Yes, sir. We're inside with 211. Received. I have you interior with 211, work with them to check for extension and extinguish. Received.

Firefighters inside are checking for fire extension and working to extinguish it.

 I've got 281 working on a vent plan. Let me know if you need ventilation in the structure.

 That's correct. We are going to need a vent plan. It's heavy smoke. We're unable to find attic access currently.

 Received. As soon as you make it to the second floor and start pulling ceiling, give me a can report if you find the scene of fire.

Quint 211 from Bat 202. Go ahead for Quint 211. I've got 281 working on a vent plan. Let me know if you need ventilation in the structure. That's correct. We are going to need a vent plan. It's heavy smoke. We're unable to find attic access currently. Not a lot of heat, but heavy smoke. Received. As soon as you make it to the second floor and start pulling ceiling, give me a can report if you find the scene of fire.

Units are implementing a ventilation plan due to heavy smoke and are searching for attic access.

 Are you on the second floor or you now have heavy fire through the roof?

 Affirmative, we're trying to put water on it right now.

 Received, we're going to get a second line in to you momentarily.

 Received, we're trying to stay behind it right now.

Command to Engine 211. 211, go ahead. Are you on the second floor or you now have heavy fire through the roof? Affirmative, we're trying to put water on it right now. Received, we're going to get a second line in to you momentarily. Received, we're trying to stay behind it right now.

Firefighters are working to control heavy fire on the second floor and roof with additional water lines.

 We're here on scene, ready for assignment.

 Correction, Command 2, Engine 211, we now have fire through the roof.

Command 2, Engine 221. Go for Engine 221. What's your location? We're here on scene, ready for assignment. I need you in 807, assist Engine 211. Got fire in the attic. Correction, Command 2, Engine 211, we now have fire through the roof. Engine 211 with Engine 211.

Fire has breached the roof of one house. Additional crews are assisting to control the attic fire.

 I'm arriving on scene. What's your location?

 And secondary is I advise dispatch to have all second alarm units level 2 stage on Camborne Drive.

 Confirming you're going to start taking care of staging our second alarm units?

 That's affirmative. I'll get with your AO and I'll manage second alarm and I'll handle staging.

Command from Command 204. Go ahead for command. I'm arriving on scene. What's your location? And secondary is I advise dispatch to have all second alarm units level 2 stage on Camborne Drive. I'm standing in front of 807 right now. Confirming you're going to start taking care of staging our second alarm units? That's affirmative. I'll get with your AO and I'll manage second alarm and I'll handle staging. Thank you.

Crews are organizing more units to manage the intensified fire situation.

We've already got busted windows on the first floor from the heat.

 Get a line to the backyard for extinguishment.

 Received. I'm making my way to the scene now.

 Command for a response, Engine 1. We do have poor conditions inside the house.

 Engine 211 driver, charge your cross-way, please.

We've already got busted windows on the first floor from the heat. Get a line to the backyard for extinguishment. Received. I'm making my way to the scene now. Engine 221, level 1. 34. Command for a response, Engine 1. We do have poor conditions inside the house. 241, level 1. Engine 211 driver, charge your cross-way, please. 211, watch your springs.

Firefighters report broken windows on the first floor due to heat. Crews are working to extinguish the backyard fire.

 You guys don't have an automatic greater alarm for this.

 Do you want just the same amount of resources added again?

 Go ahead and start us a second full box alarm from Austin.

We're in the driveway of 809.Battalion 201 from fire dispatch. Go ahead. You guys don't have an automatic greater alarm for this. Do you want just the same amount of resources added again? That's affirmative. Go ahead and start us a second full box alarm from Austin. Received. Battalion 201 from 211. Engine 221, level 1.

Fire units have requested additional resources to manage the intensified fire situation.

Access blocked due to fire. Squad 281, making entry, primary search at 809. Reports of single occupant, have windows open, second floor.

 Squad 281, making entry at 809. Reports of resident still inside.

 Battalion 201 to command, what's your location for a face-to-face? We're around the corner.

Access blocked due to fire. Squad 281, making entry, primary search at 809. Reports of single occupant, have windows open, second floor. Squad 281, making entry at 809. Reports of resident still inside. Battalion 201 to command, what's your location for a face-to-face? We're around the corner.

Firefighters are conducting a primary search for a resident reportedly inside one of the affected houses.

All units responding, we have a hydrant at Merseyside and where the fire is active, stop right here.

 Propane tank going off in between the houses.

 Squad 281 reporting, propane tank is caught between the houses.

All units responding, we have a hydrant at Merseyside and where the fire is active, stop right here. Propane tank going off in between the houses. Squad 281 reporting, propane tank is caught between the houses.

A propane tank between the houses has ignited, increasing the fire's intensity, according to firefighters.

Command on 201, established with Medic 281, standby for 360. Alpha side is Squad 281.

 Squad 281 on scene. Fence fire extended to Delta side of 1, Bravo side of the 2nd, upgrading to a greater...

Command on 201, established with Medic 281, standby for 360. Alpha side is Squad 281. Squad 281 on scene. Fence fire extended to Delta side of 1, Bravo side of the 2nd, upgrading to a greater...

Crews are upgrading the response as the fire spreads to additional areas of the two houses.

Squad, 281's on scene. We have a two-story residential structure. Two two-story residential structures. Looks like a fence fire extending onto Delta side structure 1 and Bravo side structure 2. Extending into the attic of both structures.

 Break. Fire dispatch, upgrade to a second alarm. We're going to have two working structure fires.

We're going to be in the offensive strategy. 1231's going to have

Squad, 281's on scene. We have a two-story residential structure. Two two-story residential structures. Looks like a fence fire extending onto Delta side structure 1 and Bravo side structure 2. Extending into the attic of both structures. Break. Fire dispatch, upgrade to a second alarm. We're going to have two working structure fires. Received. Upgrading to a second alarm.We're going to be in the offensive strategy. 1231's going to have

Firefighters report a fence fire is spreading to two residential structures are involved, with fire extending into both attics. A second alarm is underway.

Additional caller stating, next-door neighbor 809 is now on fire also.

 Battalion 201 dispatch, is Engine 40 in the house?

Additional caller stating, next-door neighbor 809 is now on fire also. Battalion 201 dispatch, is Engine 40 in the house? Standby, one sec.

Reports indicate the fire has spread to a neighboring house. Additional firefighting units are being coordinated.

All units responding, it looks like that fire is extending to the neighbor's house, backyard grass and fence, 809 Burnsall.

The fire has reportedly spread to a neighboring house's backyard, affecting the grass and fence.

Attention fire department, we've got a light box alarm, fire TAC 201 and box 02, 807,

 at 807 Burnsall Gates Drive for Engine 211, Quint 211, Engine 221, Engine 241, Battalion

 201, Battalion 202, Safety 201, Squad 281. Checking response for Engine 241, units responding

 on fire TAC 201, reports of a wooden deck on fire.

Attention fire department, we've got a light box alarm, fire TAC 201 and box 02, 807, at 807 Burnsall Gates Drive for Engine 211, Quint 211, Engine 221, Engine 241, Battalion 201, Battalion 202, Safety 201, Squad 281. Checking response for Engine 241, units responding on fire TAC 201, reports of a wooden deck on fire.

Firefighters are responding to a 911 report of a wooden deck on fire.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at 807 Burnsall Gates Dr.

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