Monthly Archives: February 2014

Camper catches fire outside Schuylkill Mall

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – At 2:53 PM on Monday, February 24, Schuylkill County 911 dispatched Fire District 43 (Frackville), Altamont and Englewood fire companies to 958 Mall Road in New Castle Township at the Holiday Inn Express for a vehicle fire. Engine 43-15 went responding and was advised of multiple calls received reporting a camper on fire in the parking lot.  It was unknown if anyone was in the vehicle.  The engine spotted a large column of smoke as they were coming out of Frackville and knew they were going to work. Upon arrival, firefighters found a medium size RV … Continue reading

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Schuylkill Haven makes quick work of house fire

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Around 3:30 PM on Tuesday, February 18, the Schuylkill Haven Fire Department was dispatched to 404 East Main Street in the borough for a reported house on fire.  First responding units were advised of a working house fire. Firefighters arrived on scene to find fire showing from a two and a half story end of row dwelling.  Schuylkill Hose Engine 732 took the A/B corner and began stretching lines. Liberty Engine 737 laid a supply line and positioned at the A/D corner while Ladder 725 took the front of the building and went to work. Crews stretched … Continue reading

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Mahanoy City basement fire

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Around 10:30 AM on Tuesday, February 18, the Mahanoy City Fire Department and Frackville Ladder 43-20 were dispatched to 1202 East Pine Street in Mahanoy City for a reported house on fire with entrapment.  Mahanoy City EMS arrived on the scene and confirmed a working basement fire with all occupants out of the building. Tanker 461 took the address and Tower quickly followed.  A water supply was established by the tanker at 12th and Pine Streets.  Engine 465 traveled West on Pine and secured another water supply.  Engines 451 and 454 staged on 12th Street with … Continue reading

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