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PALO ALTO HOUSE FIRE 7-28-2010 PICTURES BY JOHN DESJARDINE :

PALO ALTO HOUSE FIRE 7-28-2010 PICTURES BY JOHN DESJARDINE

Updated: Aug 04, 2010 12:12am PST

PALO ALTO HOUSE FIRE 7-28-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE : PALO ALTO (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 28, 2010 at 17:18 hours the Port Carbon, Palo Alto-Citizens, Palo Alto-East End Fire Companies, Pottsville City Fire Department (Yorkville and Phoenix Fire Companies) and Pottsville EMS were dispatched to the 418 Savory St. in Palo Alto for a house fire. The firefighters arrived in a minutes and found intense flames coming from the front of the home Palo Alto Engine 612 and Yorkville Engine 62 arrived on scene first and found the front of the house fully involved with fire. Engine 62 and Engine 612 established a water supply from a hydrants in front of the residence and made an defensive attack to stop the fire. Yorkville Engine 62 knocked the large flames with its deck gun. Ladder 21 arrived and staged a block away from the home. Palo Alto Engines 616 and Port Carbon Engine 59-10 staged a block away and sent their manpower to the scene. The Yorkville Engine crew deployed a hose lines and entered the residence to stop the fire. The Phoenix Ladder-Tiller 21 sent its crew to the residence with ground ladders to do ventilation. The Pottsville City Fire Department American Fire Company responded to the scene in Squad 72 for air and to provided RIT operations. Incident Command then request Saint Clair Tower 701 to be dispatch to the scene. Tower 701 responded for manpower and staged a block from of the home. The smoke conditions in the home improved and the crews enter the home to do overhaul. The fire chief reported that there were no injuries to fire fighters and the home received major damage. The intense flames melted and damaged the siding of the homes next door. Pottsville Ambulance provided rehab for the fire fighters on the hot day. The fire chief and fire investigator is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

PALO ALTO HOUSE FIRE 7-28-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

PALO ALTO (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 28, 2010 at 17:18 hours th ...

Updated: Jul 28, 2010 8:27pm PST

FRACKVILLE VEHICLE FIRE 7-28-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE : FRACKVILLE (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 28h at 07:20 hours the Frackville-Goodwill Fire Company and Englewood-Butler Township Fire Company were dispatched to a vehicle fire at the intersection of Oak St. and Lehigh Avenue in the Borough of Frackville. Frackville Engine 43-15 went on scene and found a passenger vehicle in a near by parking lot. The vehicle had smoke coming from the engine compartment. The fire was knocked down minutes before by a state trooper with a fire extinguisher. The trooper spotted smoke coming from the vehicle while he was the service station across the street. The crew from Engine 43-15 wet down the engine compartment with a trash line from the engine. Engine 369 responded and stood by on the scene while the Goodwill crew overhauled the vehicle.

FRACKVILLE VEHICLE FIRE 7-28-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

FRACKVILLE (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 28h at 07:20 hours the Fra ...

Updated: Jul 28, 2010 5:38am PST

BUTLER TOWNSHIP INTERSTATE 81 MILE MARKER 118 SOUTH VEHICLE ACCIDENT w/ ENTRAPMENT 7-8-2010 PICTURES BY FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE : BUTLER TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 8th at 19:30 hours the Goodwill-Frackville Fire Company, Englewood Fire Company, Pottsville City Yorkville Rescue, Frackville Ambulance and Shenandoah ALS were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident involving entrapment. The accident was reported to be a vehicle rolled over and just west of the High Ridge exit of Interstate 81 at mile maker 118. The Engine 43-10 and Engine 369 arrived on scene first and found the vehicle on its roof with the driver trapped inside. The passenger was found partial ejected out side the vehicle. Engine 43-10 firefighters stabilized the vehicle with cribbing. The fire fighters then cut and removed the drivers side of the vehicle. Englewood fire fighters assisted the Goodwill firefighters with the extrication and provided accident scene traffic control. Yorkville Rescue 62 arrived on scene and assisted the Frackville fire fighters. The two occupants were then freed from the vehicle passed on to the EMS crews. The Frackville Ambulance crew worked with the Shenandoah Medic to stabilize and treated the injured Frackville ambulance and Shenandoah Medic 64 evaluated the two injured occupants and transported them to the Walmart Distribution Center parking lot. Fountain Springs, Lavalle, and Gordon Fire Companies responded to the parking lot to set up a landing zone for two helicopters. The driver and passenger was then flown to a trauma center by air medical helicopters.

BUTLER TOWNSHIP INTERSTATE 81 MILE MARKER 118 SOUTH VEHICLE ACCIDENT w/ ENTRAPMENT 7-8-2010 PICTURES BY FRANK ANDRUSCAVAGE

BUTLER TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 8th at 19:30 hours th ...

Updated: Jul 18, 2010 9:09pm PST

KULPMONT BUILDING FIRE 7-15-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE : KULPMONT (NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY), PA: On July 15, 2010 at 00:18 hours the Kulpmont Fire Department (Two Stations), Mount Carmel Ladder 2, Mount Carmel Rescue 5, Mount Carmel Township Atlas Engine 21, Shamokin Rescue Squad RIT Team, Shamokin Liberty Engine 21, and Kulpmont Ambulance were dispatched to 940 Chestnut Street in Kulpmont for a possible apartment building fire. The Kulpmont police arrived in minutes at Pappy Baluta and Sons Plumbing Store and found smoke coming from a second floor apartment. The police confirmed it was a working fire with unknown entrapment. The Second Alarm was then placed on stand by in their stations for a possible response. Kulpmont Engine 211, Kulpmont Engine 221 and Mount Carmel Township Atlas Engine 21 arrived on scene and staged in front of the building. Engine 211 and Engine 21 both hooked to hydrants at the ends of the block and obtained a water supply. Rescue 5 staged a block away from the building and sent its crew to assist the first arriving engines. Ladder 2 staged in front of the building and sent its crew to the roof to do ventilation. A number of ground ladders were thrown on SIDE A to the second floor. Attack crews entered the apartment building on the second floor by ladders and searched for the fire. Rescue 62 arrived and was ordered to back up the initial interior crews. The first interior crews found heavy heat and smoke conditions and retreat back to the ground ladders. Incident Command then had the dispatch center activate the evacuation tones to evacuate all fire fighters from the structure. In a matter of minutes flames vented from the front second floor windows under Ladder 2. Ladder 2 was then damaged when it retracted from the roof above the intense flames. Ashland Washington Fire Company was then called for its ladder to respond to the fire scene. Incident Command ordered all units to go in defensive mode and set up master streams. Shamokin Engine 21 hooked into the HUMAT valve on the west hydrant and pumped to Engine 211. Shamokin Tower-Ladder 34 was special called and responded to the fire scene. The Tower was set up and prepared to place its master stream in service. The fire continue to run through out the building and started to vent through the roof. Attack crews then moved hose lines into the two exposure buildings to stop any extensions. Command ordered all second alarm units to respond and third alarm units to be dispatched. Coal Township Engine 110 and Engine 151 respond and established two more water supply from hydrants. Engine 151 hooked to a hydrant on Spruce Street and laid into the rear of the fire building on Maple Street. Coal Township Fire Fighters then advance large hose lines to the rear of the building that was fully involved. Engine 110 hooked up to a hydrant on Scott Street and laid LDH to the A-B SIDE of the fire building. Engine 110 then pump to Tower-Ladder 34 who then flowed its elevated master stream at the roof of the fire building. Ashland Ladder 38-25 arrived on scene and set up in Ladder 2 first position. The ladder was set up and a elevated master stream was placed into operations. It was determined the second floor collapsed and the building was nearing to fall over. Fire fighters were then removed from the exposure buildings and a collapse zone was set up. Incident Command then had additional fire units from Northumberland, Columbia and Montour Counties respond to Kulpmont and Shamokin to stand by in empty fire stations. Catawissa Squad 51 and Butler Township Engine 369 responded to the scene for their RIT Teams. Incident Command ordered all units to continue to operate their master streams until majority of the flames were knocked down in the fire building. Kulpmont Ambulance, American Red Cross and the Sunbury Ambulance Rehab Trailer provided rehab operations for the fire fighters. The smoke and fire conditions in the building decreased and the crews had the majority of the fire knocked down by 03:30 hours. The incident was under controlled by 04:00 hours with some units going available and returning. The street remained closed through out the day due to the risk of collapse. A large crane was brought in and used to knocked down the burn out building. The Fire Chief believes the fire started on the second floor in the rear of the building and may be accidental. The fire chief reported that there were no injuries of fire fighters or civilians. The building was destroyed with the exposure ones receiving moderate smoke and water damage.

KULPMONT BUILDING FIRE 7-15-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

KULPMONT (NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY), PA: On July 15, 2010 at 00:18 hours ...

Updated: Jul 18, 2010 11:01am PST

GILBERTON ROUTE 924 VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-16-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE : GILBERTON (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 16, 2010 at 11:30 hours the Frackville-Goodwill Fire Company, Gilberton Fire Companies, and Frackville Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries. The accident was reported to be on Route 924 just north of the Frackville Borough line. Frackville-Goodwill Engine 43-10 arrived on scene first and found two vehicles blocking the roadway. The engine crew EMT evaluated all the occupants for injuries. Two females with minor injuries were found inside one of vehicles. Shenandoah ALS was then dispatched to respond to assist with the injured. Mahanoy Plane Engine 44-15 and Squad 44-70 arrived and established traffic control. The Shenandoah Medic unit arrived on scene and further evaluated the occupants for injuries. The Goodwill fire fighters assisted the ALS crew in extricating the injured occupants from the vehicle. The occupants were then transported to a local hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Mahanoy Plane fire fighters provided accident scene traffic control while tow trucks removed the damaged vehicle. The right line was blocked until the damaged vehicle was removed from the scene. It was later found out that the vehicle with the injured individuals ran into the path of a run-away pickup truck which was parked disabled on the side of the road.

GILBERTON ROUTE 924 VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-16-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

GILBERTON (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 16, 2010 at 11:30 hours the ...

Updated: Jul 16, 2010 9:53am PST

WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP MM 124 I 81 VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-12-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE : WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 12, 2010 at 17:30 hours the West Mahanoy Township-Altamont Fire Company, Butler Township-Englewood Fire Company, Ryan Township Fire Company, Shenandoah ALS and Frackville Ambulance were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment. The accident was reported to be on Interstate 81 just north of the Frackville Exit. Altamont Engine 367 arrived on scene first and found one vehicle overturned and blocking the roadway. The driver was found outside of the vehicle and walking around. Englewood Engine 369 and Squad 360 arrived and established traffic control. The Frackville Ambulance arrived on scene and evaluated the driver for injuries. Altamont fire fighters provided accident scene traffic control while the tow truck removed the damaged vehicle. The left line was blocked until the damaged vehicle was removed from the scene

WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP MM 124 I 81 VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-12-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 12, 2010 at 17: ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2010 9:26pm PST

SAINT CLAIR POOL BUILDING FIRE 7-11-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE : SAINT CLAIR (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 11th at 21:45 hours the Saint Clair Fire Department and EMS were dispatched to Saint Clair Community Swimming Pool for a possible building fire. The caller reported to the 911 dispatcher that there was smoke and flames coming from the pool building. The Saint Clair Police went on scene and reported he had a fire in the building. He said the fire was spreading to the hazardous chemicals that were stored in the building. The Fire Chief then requested that the commercial structure fire run card be dispatched. Pottsville City Goodwill Engine 41 and Phoenix Ladder 21 were then dispatched for a working commercial structure fire. Columbia Engine 702 was the first engine on scene and staged at the pool’s complex front gate. East Mines Engine 704 laid in LDH from the hydrant and gave it to Engine 702. Engine 702 then established a water supply from a hydrant. The fire fighters then forced their way into the building to find a small fire in side. The engine crew advance a hose line in side and knock down the fire. The smoke could been seen venting from the building through the roof vents. Saint Clair Ladder 703 and Tower 701 stage on the D Side and sent its crew to the building to do ventilation work. The West End Engine was the third engine company on the scene and staged to the rear of the structure. The engine stood by to established a second water supply from a hydrant. The rest of the Saint Clair Fire Department units and Pottsville Engine 41 staged in the rear of the building and sent their manpower to the scene to assist in operations. The Saint Clair Fire Fighters quickly extinguished the fire and the building was vented. The Fire Chief reported that the building received moderate smoke and heat damage. The Fire Chief believes the quick response of the fire fighters prevented the fire spreading to the pool chemicals. The Fire Chief believes the fire started in an arcade video game in side the building.

SAINT CLAIR POOL BUILDING FIRE 7-11-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

SAINT CLAIR (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA: On July 11th at 21:45 hours the S ...

Updated: Jul 11, 2010 9:02pm PST

PORTER TOWNSHIP HOUSE FIRE 7-9-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE : PORTER TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On July 9, 2010 at 10:15 a.m., the Porter Township Fire Department (Orwin, Muir, Joliett, Sheridan, and Reinerton Fire Companies), Tower City Fire Company, Lykens Tower Ladder, Williamstown Tanker and Tower City Ambulance, were dispatched for a house fire at 410 Dietrich Avenue, in the Village of Orwin. The 911 center received multiple phone calls that the rear of the house was on fire. The Orwin firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the rear of a two and a half-story house. The fire continued to spread quickly through the home and moved to the second floor and attic. The Incident Commander requested that the second alarm and additional units, were to be dispatched to the scene. Wiconisco, Pine Grove North End, Hegins, Tremont, Donaldson, Pitman, Gratz, Llewellyn-Branch Township, Newtown, Dauphin and Elizabethville Fire Companies, responded to the scene to assist with the fire ground operations. Command also requested tankers from the dispatched fire companies to respond and set up a tanker shuttle system. Orwin Engine 655 arrived on scene first to the working house fire. Orwin Engine 655 established a water supply from a hydrant a block away. The Orwin Engine crew made an offensive attack to stop the fire. The Tower City Engine 66-10 arrived and staged in the rear of the home, with the Sheridan Engine 647. Muir Engine 650 laid in from a second hydrant and supplied the Tower City Engine with water. Engine 647 drafted from a portable dump tank, filled by tankers. The Engine crews in the rear, backed up the first attack crew with additional hose lines and attacked the fire in the rear. The Lykens Tower-Ladder 22 staged in front of the home and sent its Platform into the air. The truck crew assisted the firefighters with offensive operations. The smoke and fire conditions in the home, increased and the crews had to be evacuated. The heavy fire conditions in the second floor and attic made the home unsafe. A defensive attack had to be ordered by the Incident Commander to stop the fire. The firefighters on the scene attacked the fire from outside with many hose lines. Tower-Ladder 22 used its master stream to spray water into the second-floor windows. Firefighters sprayed water on the two next door homes to prevent the fire spreading to the exposed buildings. The smoke and fire conditions in the building, decreased and the crews made a second attack inside of the home. The crews, in minutes, lost water pressure, due to a broken water main in the area of the fire. The fire then spread to the roof and attic area, causing firefighters to retreat again. The fire then burnt through the roof, causing it to collapse into the home. The firefighters continued attacking the fire through a defensive attack with large hose lines. Minersville Rescue 518, Altamont- West Mahanoy Township Engine 367, and Pottsville City West End Ladder 51 responded to the Tower City Area to stand by for other incidents. Williamstown Tanker 24 set up additional portable dump tanks and supplied Engine 647 with water. The second and third alarm firefighters, then deployed additional large hose lines to support the defensive attack. The smoke and fire conditions in the building decreased and the crews re-enter in the home, to due overhaul. The Pine Grove and Hegins Engines staged just West of the building and sent it's crew to the scene to assist with overhaul operations. The conditions in the building decreased and the crews had the fire under control in four hours. The extreme hot weather conditions made for a long day. A number of firefighters suffered from heat stress and had to receive rehab. Halifax Rehab Trailer, Red Cross and a number of EMS units, provided Rehab. The fire was under control and all hot spots were out with no rekindles by 3:00 p.m. The fire chief reported that the building was a total loss and the next door houses received minor heat damage. The State Police investigator was on scene, investigating the fire. It was later in the incident, when firefighters learned that Douglas L. Smith, 50, of Williamstown Hose No. 1 Fire Company suffered a major heart attack and passed away. Firefighter Smith arrived at the Williamstown Station in Dauphin County to drive their tanker but became ill. He was transported to the hospital, where he died from cardiac arrest. He was a 29-year member of the Liberty Hose Company #1, Williamstown, where he currently was the Chief Driver. He formerly served as president, treasurer and assistant Fire Chief in the past. He was also very active with the Williamstown Ambulance, where he was a driver. Smith retired from the Pa. Army National Guard, with twenty-two years of service. He was laid to rest on July 15, 2010 with full military and fire service honors. The Porter Township Fire Companies responded later in the day, for a second working house fire. The fire was reported at 7:20 p.m., at 50 Beaver Road, in Porter Township. It was quickly knocked down by the first arriving engine and did not developed into a bigger fire. YOUTUBE VIDEOS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpFtbjLGjRU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqU0sveovvg

PORTER TOWNSHIP HOUSE FIRE 7-9-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

PORTER TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On July 9, 2010 at 10:15 a.m ...

Updated: Jul 09, 2010 8:05pm PST

NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP BREAKER FIRE 7-7-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE :

NORWEGIAN TOWNSHIP BREAKER FIRE 7-7-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE

Updated: Jul 07, 2010 8:13am PST

BLYTHE TOWNSHIP ROUTE 61 ST CLAIR GRADE SOUTH BOUND VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-4-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE : BLYTHE TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On July 4, 2010 at 4:20 a.m., the Frackville-Goodwill, Englewood, Altamont Fire Companies, Shenandoah ALS and Frackville Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle accident in the area of the Dead Mans Curve on Route 61 just south of the Schuylkill Mall. The initial phone calls reported a vehicle rolled over with the driver trapped. The Mahanoy City Ambulance 48 was in the area returning from a previous call and responded to the accident location. Englewood Engine 369 and Goodwill Engine 43-10 went on scene and found a one vehicle accident with the driver self extricated. The vehicle was rolled over and blocking the left lane. The Mahanoy City EMS crew was evaluating the driver and placing him on a long backboard. The driver was then evaluated by the Mahanoy City EMS Crew and Shenandoah Medic in the ambulance. Units from the Saint Clair Fire Department were dispatched to the Walmart in Saint Clair to set up a landing zone. The driver was found to be stable and then transported to a local hospital in the County. The medical helicopter and landing zone was then canceled. Engine 367 provided traffic control by setting up a new traffic pattern. Firefighters sweep and removed the debris from the right lane and open the roadway to traffic. Engine 43-10 and Engine 367 was then released by Command 369 and returned back to station. Engine 369 stood by on the scene while the tow truck removed the wrecked vehicle. It was the second accident to happen at the same time and location in the past two days.

BLYTHE TOWNSHIP ROUTE 61 ST CLAIR GRADE SOUTH BOUND VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-4-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE

BLYTHE TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On July 4, 2010 at 4:20 a.m. ...

Updated: Jul 04, 2010 3:20am PST

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP ROUTE 54 VULCAN HILL VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-3-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE : MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On July 3, 2010 at 1:20 p.m., the Citizens and West End Fire Companies, Mahanoy City Ambulance and Shenandoah ALS were dispatched to a vehicle accident in the area of the Vulcan Hill on Route 54 just north of the Interstate ramp. The initial phone calls reported two vehicles with one driver trapped. Citizens Engine 454 and Squad 456 went on scene and found a two vehicle accident with the one driver trapped. The vehicles were heavily damaged and blocking the left lane of traffic. The Mahanoy City EMS crew was evaluating the driver and placing him on a long backboard. The driver was then evaluated by the Mahanoy City EMS Crew and Shenandoah Medic in the ambulance. Other units from the Mahanoy City Fire Department were dispatched to the SCI Mahanoy in Morea to set up a landing zone. West End Rescue 993 and Squad 468 arrived and deployed their rescue tools. The doors of the jeep were forced open and the driver extricated. The driver was moved to the Mahanoy City Ambulance and treated by the Shenandoah medic. Ambulance 48 transported the driver to SCI Mahanoy to meet the waiting helicopter. Humane 451 and Good American Tanker 462 responded to the prison and established the landing zone. The firefighters assisted EMS personnel in moving the patient to the helicopter. The second driver was found to be stable and then transported to a local hospital in the County. Engine 454 provided traffic control by setting up a new traffic pattern. Firefighters sweep and removed the debris from the left lane and open the roadway to traffic. West End Rescue 993 and Squad 468 was then released by Command 455 and returned back to station. Engine 454 stood by on the scene while the tow truck removed the wrecked vehicles.

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP ROUTE 54 VULCAN HILL VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-3-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEOS BY COALREGIONFIRE

MAHANOY TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On July 3, 2010 at 1:20 p.m ...

Updated: Jul 03, 2010 3:14pm PST

WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP DUMPSTER FIRE 7-3-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE :

WEST MAHANOY TOWNSHIP DUMPSTER FIRE 7-3-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

Updated: Jul 03, 2010 1:50pm PST

BYLTHE TOWNSHIP ROUTE 61 SBL DEADMAN'S CURVE VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-2-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE : BLYTHE TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On July 2nd at 04:40 hours the Frackville-Goodwill, Englewood, Altamont Fire Companies and Frackville Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle accident in the area of the Dead Mans Curve on Route 61 just south of the Schuylkill Mall. Goodwill Engine 43-10 and Englewood Engine 369 went on scene and found a one vehicle accident with a possible minor injury. One vehicle was on the roadway, severely damaged, and appeared to been rolled over. The driver was then evaluated by the Frackville EMS Crew and transported to a local hospital. Engine 43-10 stood by on the scene while the tow truck removed the wrecked vehicle. Engine 369 provided traffic control by setting up a new traffic pattern. Engine 367 stood by at the Schuylkill Mall ramp for other incidents.

BYLTHE TOWNSHIP ROUTE 61 SBL DEADMAN'S CURVE VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-2-2010 PICTURES AND VIDEO BY COALREGIONFIRE

BLYTHE TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On July 2nd at 04:40 hours t ...

Updated: Jul 02, 2010 4:39am PST

RYAN TOWNSHIP MM126 I81 VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-1-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE : RYAN TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On July 1st at 03:00 hours the Ryan Township, Englewood and Altamont Fire Companies, Shenandoah ALS and Ryan Township Ambulance were dispatched to a vehicle accident in the area of mile marker 126 on Interstate 81, just north of the Frackville Exit. Altamont Engine 367 went on scene and found a vehicle accident involving a tractor trailer. The tractor trailer was off the roadway and down the embankment. The tractor trailer ran into the bridge side wall prior to going over the embankment. The crew of Engine 367 examined the tractor for damage and a fuel leaks. Englewood Engine 369 and Englewood Squad 363 arrived on the scene and checked on the driver. The driver was out the truck and found walking about the accident scene. Shenandoah ALS arrived on the scene and examined the driver. The fire fighter provided traffic control by setting up a new traffic pattern

RYAN TOWNSHIP MM126 I81 VEHICLE ACCIDENT 7-1-2010 PICTURES BY COALREGIONFIRE

RYAN TOWNSHIP (SCHUYLKILL COUNTY), PA - On July 1st at 03:00 hours the ...

Updated: Jul 01, 2010 12:56am PST

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