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Arson fire rocks Shamokin

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – Around 10:30 PM on Monday, January 28, fire crews in Northumberland County were cleaning up from a two alarm job in Coal Township when the first alarm assignment was transmitted for Sunbury and Franklin Streets for a reported dwelling fire. Units arrived on the scene to find a large three-story brick row heavily involved in fire.  Heavy lines were stretched and crews also went to the rear.  The fire continued to rage and spread to the B side exposure.  Crews went to the roof to perform vertical ventilation while other aerial devices were set up for … Continue reading

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Shamokin fire escalates to 3+ alarms

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA – Minutes after 10:00 PM on Wednesday, September 5, Northumberland County 9-1-1 dispatched the Shamokin Fire Bureau to the area of Shamokin and Sunbury Streets for a possible dwelling fire.  The incident was upgraded to a working fire in seconds and upgraded to the second alarm after a few minutes.  The fire grew to three alarms plus special calls into the scene and crews operated well into the morning.  Check back with Fire & Film this afternoon for additional information and video! Click here for the complete photo gallery! 

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