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3+ alarms in Mount Carmel

Posted on April 26, 2016 by Fire and Film

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – At 8:20AM, Northumberland County 9-1-1 dispatched the first alarm to 232 South Beech Street in Mount Carmel for a working house fire.  As the first alarm tones were being dropped, local police got on radio to report a fire on Beech Street.  The police were advised the fire department was dispatched and about ten calls were received reporting the fire.  Police advised there was a working fire in the rear with three houses already involved. Captain 1 got on the scene and confirmed the working fire and a second alarm was dispatched to the scene.  Mount … Continue reading →

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Mt. Carmel fire hits fourth alarm

Posted on November 7, 2012 by Fire and Film

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – On Wednesday, November 14, the Mount Carmel fire department was dispatched to East Second street for a report of a dwelling fire.  First arriving units found smoke pushing from four homes.  A second alarm was immediately dispatched as crews began to attack the fire.  The fire continued to progress and eventually a fourth alarm was struck bringing in multiple units from various counties. Photos provided by correspondent Chris Andrusichen Click here for the complete photo gallery!

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Ashland garage goes two bells

Posted on August 1, 2012 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – At 12:48 AM on Wednesday, August 1, the Ashland Fire Department was dispatched to 16 North 12th Street in their borough for a reported garage fire.  Mt. Carmel Truck 2 (Northumberland County) was also on the first alarm.   Ashland Police Unit 42 was the first responder on scene and found heavy fire from a garage in the 1200 block of Chestnut Street.  Chief 38 arrived on scene shortly after and assumed command. Engine 38-10 and Engine 38-15 arrived on scene and stretched multiple inch and three quarter hand lines to begin to knock down the … Continue reading →

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Ashland fire brings in two alarms

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Fire and Film

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY, PA – At 03:18 AM on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 Schuylkill County 9-1-1 dispatched the Ashland Fire Department to 1438 Market Street in Ashland for smoke in a dwelling.  Shortly after the dispatched Ashland PD arrived in the area with heavy smoke in the intersection.  The box was quickly upgraded for the dwelling fire. An Ashland line officer arrived on the scene with fire in the third floor of a two unit row home.  With smoke and fire visible, a second alarm was requested.  The second alarm brought the Rangers of Girardville, Englewood RIT, Gordon, Altamont and Anthracite … Continue reading →

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