Just before 9:00 Kuhl Hose Co, was dispatched to a Structure Fire in the 10500 block of Sampson Road.  Second call reported an explosion and possible extension to the residence.  Deputy Chief 690 arrived and reported a working fire.  The residence had fire visible from the attic.  The garage was fully involved on arrival.  Crews took hand lines in the front door.  While the crews were preparing and advancing the lines the master stream was used to knock the garage fire down.  Crews from Perry Hiway and Kuhl Hose made a quick attack and contained the fire to the attic area. 

Crews were faced with large amounts of water that surrounded the residence.  The water was part of the storm damage from Tropical Depression Frances.

Kuhl Hose was assisted by Perry Hiway, Belle Valley, Waterford, Kearsarge and Brookside.    The fire was under control just after 9:30.  Crews were on the scene until just after midnight.  The fire is under investigation.