West Tuckerton Station 71, in Little Egg Harbor, N.J., was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Sunday, February 19. On arrival, 7110 reported smoke showing from a 2.5-story wood frame and requested a second alarm assignment. The dwelling was balloon frame construction, and the fire advanced to the attic. Once heavy fire broke through the roof, crews were evacuated, and an exterior attack was initiated. After the fire was placed under control, companies remained on scene for extensive overhaul. The dwelling's attic suffered extensive fire damage, while the rest of the house suffered smoke and water damage.