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Shenandoah fire destroys home, damages several others

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – At 11:19PM, on Thursday, July 7, Schuylkill County 9-1-1 dispatched the first alarm assignment to 134 South Market Street for a garage fire.  Marshal 751 arrived on the scene and confirmed a working fire, he was advised by Communications that police were reporting possible entrapment and recommending a second alarm be struck.  The second alarm was struck as heavy fire was scene from the front of a residence with exposures on all sides. Squrt 745 and Engine 742 arrived from opposite ends of Market Street and both secured a water supply on the way.  The squrt … Continue reading

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MAYDAY declared at four alarm fire

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – After 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 31, Schuylkill County 9-1-1 sent the Schuylkill Haven Fire Department to 20 West Main Street in their borough for a reported commercial structure fire.  The fire was reported to be at Schuylkill Gun Works, a local firearms retailer. First arriving crews found heavy fire showing from the rear of the gun shop which was located in the middle of a row in the downtown business district.  A second alarm was immediately struck bringing in crews from Pottsville and Cressona as well as others.  Crews began to stretch initial attack lines. … Continue reading

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