SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – On Friday evening, January 17, the Shenandoah Fire Department was alerted to an incoming box alarm at Poplar and Chestnut Streets. No calls were received to the 911 Center to report any incidents in that area. Crews loaded up and headed out to investigate.
Helmet camera video from Bill Moyer
An assistant EMS chief arrived on the scene and confirmed a working fire in the 200 Block of West Poplar Street. Ladder 745 took the address followed by Squrt 745. Crews found smoke showing from the second floor middle of row single family dwelling. A line was stretched to the front door.
The line was charged and crews forced entry into the residence and immediately found fire behind the front door. A quick hit was placed on the fire and crews advanced further into the building.
Crews performed a search and ventilated the second floor. The bulk of fire was knocked down within ten minutes of arriving on scene and the fire scene was placed under control within a half hour.
