On Wednesday July 1st 2009, Detroit 1st Battalion companies responded to a reported dwelling fire, on Hale Between Chene & Grandy. Upon arrival of Engine 23 they reported a vacant dwelling totally involved. This fire was fought in Defensive Mode. Companies protected exposures , This fire was brought under control in aprox. 2 hours using Monitors and 1 Ladder Pipe. Engines 23/5/9/17 Ladder 10 Squad 3 and Chief 1 responded to this box alarm.