Ennis TX Ladder truck destroyed in fire.

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Durring the large chemical plant fire in neighboring Waxahachie, an Ennis FD ladder truck (Tower 9) was destroyed seconds after two firefighters climbed off the ladder. Due to quick action (and a little luck) the two on the ladder as well as the engineer weren't hurt in the incident.

Ennis firefighters escape chemical fire, lose truck | wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth Still image of the truck as it was being surrounded by flames http://www.wfaa.com/news/local/Two-...028123.html?gallery=y&img=8&c=y#gallery-image

Pics of T-9 in better days can be found here Ennis FD - Dallas Fire Apparatus Photography Michael Lanier

 

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Additional info on this part of the incident including audio of the firefighter calling for the truck company to evacuate, their commander telling them "There is no evacuating your end for any reason.", the firefighter reporting the truck is in danger and the commander giving the OK to evacuate.

Dramatic recording reflects intensity of Waxahachie fire | wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth