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Arson fire rocks Shamokin

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Fire and Film

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – Around 10:30 PM on Monday, January 28, fire crews in Northumberland County were cleaning up from a two alarm job in Coal Township when the first alarm assignment was transmitted for Sunbury and Franklin Streets for a reported dwelling fire. Units arrived on the scene to find a large three-story brick row heavily involved in fire.  Heavy lines were stretched and crews also went to the rear.  The fire continued to rage and spread to the B side exposure.  Crews went to the roof to perform vertical ventilation while other aerial devices were set up for … Continue reading →

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Coal Township hits second alarm

Posted on January 29, 2013 by Fire and Film

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – Around 7:30 PM on Monday, January 29, Northumberland County sent out the first alarm assignment for a dwelling fire at the corner of Wabash Street and Sherman Street in Coal Township. First arriving units found heavy fire showing from the first floor.  Brady Engine 151 arrived and began to stretch multiple lines.  As other first alarm units were arriving the second alarm was transmitted bringing in companies from surrounding communities. The bulk of the fire was knocked down and crews were able to make entry and get the fire under control within an hour.  Crews worked … Continue reading →

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Shamokin fire escalates to 3+ alarms

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Fire and Film

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – Minutes after 10:00 PM on Wednesday, September 5, Northumberland County 9-1-1 dispatched the Shamokin Fire Bureau to the area of Shamokin and Sunbury Streets for a possible dwelling fire.  The incident was upgraded to a working fire in seconds and upgraded to the second alarm after a few minutes.  The fire grew to three alarms plus special calls into the scene and crews operated well into the morning.  Check back with Fire & Film this afternoon for additional information and video! Click here for the complete photo gallery! 

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