In this case, the situation was even worse than usual, because the fire had been reported from twenty miles away.
But even in those areas, most fires are already reported by telephone.
On July 10 alone, 14 fires were reported, all but one quickly contained.
More than 1,500 fires were reported in that county alone.
Workers were evacuated immediately and the fire was reported to be under control by 5:30 pm.
At least two fires and an overturned car were reported.
The fire was reported by a staff member who saw flames while coming to work, officials said.
The only serious fire during those two hours was reported through a street alarm box.
The fire was reported to have broken out at 5:45 pm in a downstairs room.
The office agreed to do so, but even before they moved in, more than 40 fires had been reported at the trade center.