SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – Around 10:30 AM on Wednesday, May 7, the St. Clair Fire Department was dispatched to 207 North Front Street in their borough for a reported house on fire.
Police arrived in the area and reported heavy smoke showing from the front of the duplex. Ladder 703 was the first arriving fire apparatus and stretched a line to the rear where fire was showing. Assistant Chief 700A took command of the incident.
As the rest of the borough companies were arriving on scene, command requested an engine from Altamont, an engine and tower from Minersville Fire-Rescue and two stations out of Pottsville.
Firefighters had the bulk of fire knocked down on the first and second floors when the third floor began to push heavy smoke. A crew went to the roof and began ventilation while others went in to get the fire.
Three dogs were rescued from the structure and received medical attention. One of the dogs received oxygen from an emergency pet oxygen mask before perking up. It appeared some cats were also rescued from the fire.
The fire had been brought under control by Noon however crews were still overhauling the structure. Additional resources were requested to the scene from Schuylkill Hose Company #2 to aid with mop-up. All crews were clear by the afternoon.
