Bernat mill destroyed by inferno in Uxbridge, Ma

[@spacepioneer4070]

Happy 200th Birthday to this historic mill. I'm glad most of it is still standing to this day. This mill played a part in all three major wars, the Civil War, WWI and WWII. Most, if not all wool attire you see on a soldier, was manufactured at this mill.

[@theamazingparkerC]

not really most of it is gone, only some walls are still there

[@MoonwolfeConsulting]

Tough fight,when an old mill starts to burn. There's usually no option but go defensive and minimize damage to any surrounding areas. Well done, firefighters.

[@chucklaw1955]

Great video brother and awesome job by all the fire departments, police and EMS on the fire ground! 👍💪🇺🇸

[@aportman58]

This fire had been burning and seated a long time before alarm. In this size, age, and use of this structure, no one should have entered until a certain water supply established!

[@herbkreutel3872]

This is one of the best videos I have seen of this fire, I just wish it was longer, like about 30 hours instead of 30 minutes. It would have been nice to see some of the things that happened later in this incident. A lot happened that isn't shown in any video I have ever seen. Thank you for posting this on the anniversary of the fire. Hard to believe it was 12 years ago today.

[@blinko656]

Good footage, drafting, hose lays etc. NICE. It;s a goner...:( I love the old ladder....

[@davidglaum2538]

At first it looks like it should be easy to knock it down not much smoke. But I have been in buildings like that so meany rooms and doors hard to find you way around old dry wood no sprinklers no stand pipes. I am glad I didn’t have to go onto that place. This was a battle they just couldn’t win. Wish I could see more video of the fire.

[@PJBovio]

This is by far the most BREATHTAKING, FASCINATING, TERRIFYING and SUPERBLY FILMED footage of an astronomical disaster and the heroes that fought back. KUDOS!!! 🌈🌈🌈🌈

[@vonrechner9618]

No rush in the beginning, fires only doubles every min. I know it’s safety first but put a little pep in your step.

[@rfcomm2k]

Agreed. They spent too much time setting things up before entering and putting water on the fire. But I give them credit. They did a really fine job burning down this old building.

[@AZCaveMan480]

Ignorance... Your comment displays it perfectly.

[@barroningram7286]

@@rfcomm2k 😁

[@williamclark5339]

The way they were taking their time setting up correctly, They knew early this small amount of smoke was hiding something bigger. Two towns over from me , a call came in, light haze of smoke maybe a light ballast burnt out, on arrival, the light haze was now a light smoke condition, 20 minute later it was well on it's way of being a very large mill fire . When I saw the smoke around the 3:26 mark, you could tell it was already in the walls and growing and they already knew it was going to happen. . GREAT video showing how a mill can go from a lazy smoke condition to a inferno. It's old, but awesome. Monday morning QB I thought Northbridge positioned their ladder truck to close on arrival, later you see them moving it. Down time can screw things up at a fire, this time it didn't matter. I know it's control chaos going on but I was always trained to keep the truck no matter what, out of the collapse zone. Other than that, they set up for the long haul correctly If anyone wants to see the mill fire I was talking about it type Ashaway RI, mill fire. A lot of lines pushing a lot of water, majority of the water tanker supplied

[@davidglaum2538]

william clark I didn’t see any tankers but saw the drafting.

[@williamclark5339]

This fire, or the one on Ashaway RI.

[@williamclark5339]

the tankers were used in the Ashaway fire

[@bradhassler1]

Nice to see that Maxium in service.

[@sharongagnist6428]

Sparkywfd another great video with great footage

[@killianoshaughnessy1174]

2:44 that one window where the air is being sucked in looks fascinating.

[@REWYRED]

As soon as that smoke got thick and went that browny green colour I thought "Shit, this isn't gonna end well"

[@mikesworld2019au]

great video and it sure was hot turning the water to steam coming out of the building

[@tmilesffl]

What was in the building was was running out the door burning outside on the water?

[@aportman58]

Watching these firefighters go into this huge structure with a deep seated fire apparently burning!

[@ironhorseman5328]

Why not grab the hydrant on the way in, instead of wasting time and manpower dragging the hose back to the hydrant? Why did they wait so long to advance hose lines into the building?

[@hayzersolar]

But no water on the fire untill it got bad?

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

I just like these old firetrucks! Does anyone have a date of manufacture? I mean - in Germany, for vehicles 30 years or older, An "H" for "historical" is added to the license no., e.g. WW - JN 1968H. Oh, I forget: my regrets for that old factory, it still WAS in good shape - before the fire, of course! Cheers!

[@wesleymay602]

What was the cause and damages

[@PJBovio]

I'd like to know that, too!!

[@theamazingparkerC]

@@PJBovio it was illegal welding in the basement

[@PJBovio]

@@theamazingparkerC Isn't that nice! 😒 I hope those responsible received a prison sentence. It's one thing to engage in illegal activities, but dragging everyone down with you is an abomination!! 😠😠😠

[@theamazingparkerC]

@@PJBovio i agree, they got punished somehow idk how though.

[@udizzy1969]

Great work Sparky, This was a Bad one for sure, Cheers The Dizzy One.

[@jessicajacobs7408]

Love your videos

[@aportman58]

What about ladder pipe operation!

[@firebird34]

19:29 evac tone or just a nice air horn going off

[@WMGIII]

As with so many fires I watch the fire department let the fire get out of control while they do their long slow preparation dance before taking action. Why does it so often take forever before getting the first drop of water on to a fire?

[@tim850csi]

They have to find the seat of a fire. That building is a tinderbox. There was nothing to save in the building other than things (not people). Safety is of utmost concern when fighting these warehouse fires lest you have another Worcester Cold Storage catastrophe.

[@WMGIII]

@@tim850csi Thank you.

[@BreakerOneNine07]

They had crews in the building, but these old warehouses can be a maze and the fire was most likely already churning inside, by the time they got there. Don't let the lack of visible smoke make you think there wasn't already a raging fire inside.

[@WMGIII]

@@BreakerOneNine07 Thank you.

[@herbertbates4655]

These companies are living in the shadow of the Worcester Cold Storage warehouse fire in 1999 (six FF's dead), and they are going to tread very carefully in going into a building like this. Their cautious approach is appropriate and no surprise.

[@BruceInFlorida]

Nice footage Matt ! Any guess on how many ladders got working??

[@Ssj31234]

Prolly 10

[@derrickguffey4775]

This is a tragedy. Such a beautiful historic building. I'd really like to know what the cause of this one was. A careless person or some electrical cause

[@theamazingparkerC]

it was illegal welding in a basement shop

[@JB91710]

Vertical venting that made the fire burn better. Officers that Let FFers remain in smoke without SCBA. Not attacking the fire through the windows off those ladders to get water directly on the burning materials. Applying water through a hole in the roof which will get most of the water on the floor below. Then when you realize your approach was ineffective, you stand back and squirt water like Fountain Statues. 29:35 This is priceless! My comments come from evaluating Performance, not worshipping Firefighters Just because they Joined Up, Dressed Up and Showed Up. That's something I don't expect many of you to understand. That was a pretty pathetical example of fire fighting but it is consistent with what Massachusetts and the nation have to offer. Massachusetts needs a new Fire Commissioner! Big Time!

[@barroningram7286]

looks like a small town probably not equipped to fight a big nasty fire like this

[@ChrisS-do6kx]

More than 4 dozen departments? Do you mean trucks?

[@drsauce4347]

Uxbridge F.D. sure stays busy

[@paulwalsh548]

wow what a mess of hose lay out

[@brandonj2711]

Ugh. I know it’s a big old building but… No one died. Only thing positive that can be said.

[@amandahudson431]

Need part 2 !!!!

[@garyhess7439]

What kind of mill was this and was it occupied?

[@stanpatterson5033]

It was a yarn mill. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernat_Mill

[@nphil93992]

@@stanpatterson5033 Absolutely no chance to save the building then, between all the oil from the machines to keep them running and the fibres from the yarn you have tons of fuel to start and sustain it

[@stanpatterson5033]

@nphil93992 ... yeah, but I seem to recall that when this fire happened, the mill had long been closed and most if not all the space had been converted to offices, and other commercial space. Sure, there was likely some residue fibres kicking around here and there, but I can't see large quantities of oil being around, as most of the machinery would have been long gone. I'd have to go back and check into it again.

[@nphil93992]

@@stanpatterson5033 If they left the old floors in it would have impregnated the would as it dripped from the machines, mills here in the UK have the same problem. If the floors are original the place is usually a goner.

[@CoTreyLoZ]

@@nphil93992 Yep

[@happyjack880]

Someone said "Bernat mill" so someone did.

[@marcbach5880]

Just seems like a complete lack of organization and purpose on the part of FD.

[@johnshowers1048]

This was last month?

[@lennymiller9308]

2007

[@johnshowers1048]

@@lennymiller9308 ty

[@wesleymay602]

Maybe if get to Canada film some big one Toronto or Vancouver might be a good start

[@philthemagician1949]

Why does it take so long for Fiefighter's in Canada to set up at a working Fire ??? Our C.F.A . boys & Girl's would have assed the Situation and the firies would be on to it before it took hold & Destroyed the house , you people run around like Chook's with their head's cut off !!! I live in Hastings Victoria 3915 Australia !!

[@tyronesandoval2348]

Chief you need more trucks

[@tyronesandoval2348]

They need another engine behind the building

[@darrylking2500]

Don't like the Way the Ladder Trucks Are Position.. Yeah Right the Building is a Goner But, It's Surround & Drown All Towers ,Sticks, & Deck Guns Going with hopefully The Hydrants have good Pressure..

[@daiz.e]

This thing probably had the potential to burn the whole town down. Great job firefighters 👍

[@aportman58]

I don't like the color and behavior of this smoke...type of building that can kill firefighters real quick!

[@aportman58]

Probably diesel fuel tanks ruptured

[@theamazingparkerC]

no it was illegal welding in the basement

[@terrenceanderson7966]

This video looks vintage for some reason, I saw a couple of older firetrucks and it looks like it's an old video but the date is 2019.

[@fireenginefan111]

Read the description...fire occurred in 2007.

[@terenceanderson7421]

@@fireenginefan111 thanks

[@quinnmattern2665]

Looks liked they saved the blue dumpster!

[@adampottmeyer452]

Sorry, not a lot of action here

[@walthamwalker]

Waste of water