On September 29, 2010 we were alerted bringing in several stations. Upon arrival of first engine smoke was showing from the front of store. My unit was second in and advised to make entry in the rear myself and two others forced entry and encountered heavy smoke and a lot of heat. Once entry was made it was about a minute after I saw fire come from a corner in the room. Before I could turn to put water on the fire the room had flashed over and had knocked the two behind me out of the building which was about 6 feet. After being dazed I came out and no injuries occurred.
LESSONS LEARNED: Read smoke. We all need to slow down take a breath and check your surroundings
