5231 Pennel Rd, Savoy Apts

63-9 arrived o/s first reporting heavy fire from a 2 story apt bldg. The bldg was an older bldg that had been converted into apts. Numerous renovations, which means lots of false walls and cielings, leaving plenty of places for the fire to hide and travel. The closest hydrant was approx 2500' away. A 5" supply line was dropped from this hydrant with 63-2 doing the relay. Tanker 59 was called in and supplied telesqurt-52 on the "B" side of the bldg. There was an attached garage on the "C" side of the bldg which ran the length. It's believed this is where the fire started and got into the roof of the apt bldg before the F/D's arrival. At least half of the bldg was well involved in fire when the F/D arrived. A trench cut was made in the roof which did help in keeping the fire from travelling the length through the "B" end. Several antique cars were housed in the garage, which were a total loss.