2110 hours – Box Alarm – E. McNichols and Syracuse, fire reported in a dwelling, Central has no address. Engines 56,44,Hamtramck Engine 1, Ladder 18, Squad 3, Chief 8. Engine 56 stretched. 1.5 story, vacant, dwelling with heavy fire in the rear. Chief 8 ordered companies from the dwelling after brief interior attack and companies then took a defensive posture. Collapse of the rear roof. After bulk of fire knocked down, companies resumed interior operations. 2 lines stretched and operated. Fire out at 2223 hours. Dispo 111.