On January 27, 2010 at approx. 1803 hours Station 42 was dispatched to a reported apartment on fire at the Perry Ave Apartments. 42 Captain arrived on scene and was directed to the apartment where a large curtain was on fire, which caught a pile of clothes on fire and was extinguished. 42 Captain reduced the assignment to just Truck 42 and held up all other units. Chief 42 arrived on scene and assumed command where crews checked for extension and set up the PPV (positive pressure fan) for smoke ejection. At which time 42 Chief cancelled all other units. It was learned that a small child playing with a lighter started this fire. The mother and small child was evaluated by Rostraver West Newton EMS and released.
