The fire caused most of its damage after traveling up through balloon framing, which is an older construction method in which studs extend from the foundation to the roof.

Fire Chief Terrence Baudin explains how fire moves through balloon framed houses. Kevin O'Connor finds Richard Trethewey in the attic. Richard explains the use of the mini duct system to save the ...

The fire caused most of its damage after traveling up through balloon framing, which is an older construction method in which studs extend from the foundation to the roof.

Damage was heaviest on the first floor, with some damage extending into the second floor and attic because of the balloon framing employed in older homes. Balloon framing means the wall studs run ...

E18 | Westford Historic Renovation | Under a New Roof. Season 46 Episode 18 | 23m 42s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Charlie and Tom Silva work in the attic, installing a hip beam and roof ...

He noted the structure is a mill house, which has a balloon framing where it runs from the first floor to the ceiling and up to the attic. “So if the fire gets in the wall, it’s going to go ...

The Heene Boyz — a metal band composed of Bradford, 16; Ryo, 15; and "Balloon Boy" himself Falcon, ... The chaos ended when Falcon was found hiding in his family's attic.

FRANKLIN — A house fire at 137 Prospect St. displaced five residents and their dogs on the last Friday in December. Two residents, Ashlynn Polk and her fiancé Cody Merchant, were living on the ...

The stove caught fire through a vent pipe inside the walls. Once the fire gets in through the pipes, firefighters must open the walls to get water on it. He also said due to the balloon framing of the ...

The cause of a fire that destroyed a large Meadville duplex Friday afternoon has been ruled as undetermined, according to Chief Evan Kardosh of Meadville Central Fire Department. Kardosh said the ...