Ross Place [3-14-13]

At 18:13 hours on the evening of March 14th, the Oceanside Fire Department was dispatched to a reported house fire at the intersection of Waukena Avenue and Woodward Street. Oceanside dispatch advised responding units that multiple calls were being received reporting the fire. However, when Assistant Chief Madden arrived at the location he found nothing showing and requested a callback. Oceanside dispatch advised the caller was calling from Baldwin and when she looked across the bay the house behind her was on fire. Other fire units went to check the surrounding area. Upon investigating units found smoke emanating from the back of 500 Ross Place at the end of Bayfield Boulevard. When the Chief arrived at the revised location he immediately transmitted the signal ten [working fire] for the house which was vacant and under construction. Oceanside [Terrace] Engine 248 pulled first due on the scene and stretched two lines with one put into operation. The fire was quickly knocked down and contained to a small roof and siding area on the number three side of the home. Baldwin and Rockville Centre were among the mutual aid notified for the fire. All fire department units were under the command of Oceanside First Assistant Chief Billy Madden.