LUZERNE COUNTY, PA – At 11:25 AM on Tuesday, December 13, Luzerne County 9-1-1 dispatched Hazleton City Fire and Medic 11 to 359 West Broad Street in the City for a reported structure fire.

Chief 2 and Ladder 1 immediately responded along with Engines 2 and 4.  While responding, units were updated that police officers were on scene confirming a working fire.  Chief 2 arrived on scene with smoke showing from a three story end-of-row building containing businesses on the first floor and apartments on the others.  The chief established Hazleton Fire Command.  Reports of possible entrapment were soon presented.  Engine 5 and an additional EMS unit were requested along with a dispatch for additional fire personnel.

Engine 4 arrived and stretched a line into the building.  Engine 2 positioned on the B side of the building and established a water supply.  Ladder 1 took the address.  Crews entered the building to conduct a primary search which turned up negative aside from a few animals.  The fire was quickly knocked down and contained to a single apartment.  Ventilation was set up while crews performed overhaul on the building.  No extension was reported.

The incident was placed under control within an hour and units were released from the scene.  Command requested the fire marshal into the scene to assist with the investigation.

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