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 well into the evening to ensure all fire had been extinguished. A few hours later, these same crews were dispatched for a two alarm fire in Shamokin. Over half a dozen fires have been battles in just as many days for this small community.
