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Dwelling Fire in the Borough |
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Written by Justin Butterworth
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In the early morning hours of June 16th, Hope Fire Company was alerted for a structure fire, result of a lightning strike at 209 North Sixth Street. Upon his arrival, Chief 5700 confirmed a working fire in the laundry room of a 2½-story single-family dwelling, and established Sixth Street Command. Engine 11-10 was first out with a crew of five and arrived on scene shortly after 5700. Command advised 11-10 to access off of Pine Street, stop in front of the structure and hand jack LDH to the hydrant approximately 75 feet away. A crew of three entered the structure on side D with an 1¾” attack line and quickly located the fire room. Truck 12-16 then arrived and began horizontal ventilation. The fire was contained to the laundry room thanks to the quick knock of the engine crew, and assistance with ventilation, salvage and overhaul from the truck crew. Units operated on scene for just under two hours. Operating on scene were Engine 11-10, Engine 12-10, Truck 12-16, Clearfield Engine 14, Squad 23. Medic 23 was also standing by on scene. There were no injuries, and the house was insured.
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