RFD extinguishes vehicle fire

RFD extinguishes vehicle fire

Rochester Fire Department responded to calls of a vehicle fire that exposed a nearby building to flames on Saturday evening.

(ABC 6 News) – Rochester Fire Department responded to calls of a vehicle fire that exposed a nearby building to flames on Saturday evening.

The fire could be seen while driving along Pinewood Drive SE.

Rochester fire captain Isaac Molin told ABC 6 an RV was on fire with the risk of flames spreading to a large poll barn.

Engine five was the first to arrive at the scene and extinguished the fire. Molin said other crews came by to help out.

“Subsequent crews came up, searched the structure and we didn’t have fire extending into the pole barn and then we hooked up engine five for water supply,” said Molin.

The call came in around 5 p.m. and most of the fire was put out by 5:30 p.m. Molin attributes his crew’s quick action to their training.

“We want to show up, know our jobs, be very efficient,” Molin said. “That’s the best thing for protecting people.”

RFD says there were no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The extent of the damage is currently unknown.

Rochester Police also responded to the scene.