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Sugarloaf finds large fuel spill after MVA

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Fire and Film

LUZERNE COUNTY, PA – Shortly after 6:00 PM, Sugarloaf Fire and EMS along with APTS Medic 11 were dispatched to Interstate 81 northbound at the 145.7 mile-marker for a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries. Medic 11G and Sugarloaf Chief 1 responded and advised of a car versus tractor trailer with unknown injuries and fluids down.  Additional calls were being receiving reporting possible entrapment.  11G arrived on the scene and confirmed a car versus tractor trailer with everyone out of the vehicles. Sugarloaf Chief arrived with the rescue and began to control hazards.  Crews found the tractor trailer had a ruptured saddle … Continue reading →

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Sugarloaf dwelling fire hits second alarm

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Fire and Film

LUZERNE COUNTY, PA – Around 2:30 PM on Monday, April 23, Luzerne County was notified by a Sugarloaf Fire Company portable of a structure fire on Twin Lane in Sugarloaf.  The portable reported there was smoke showing from a house.  The box was immediately dispatched for Sugarloaf Fire and EMS. Sugarloaf Chief arrived on the scene and confirmed a working fire in a two-story single family dwelling with an attached garaged.  Due to the time of day and low staffing levels, a second alarm was requested to the scene bringing in units from Valley Regional, Hazle Twp., West Hazleton, Nuremberg-Weston, … Continue reading →

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