McKean Township, PA – This morning at around 11:45 AM, crews from the Mckean Hose Company were dispatched to a reported shed fire in the vicinity of 8900 Neuburger Road. Erie County Department of Public Safety soon provided an update indicating that the fire involved a 12x16 foot shed with an exposure to a 500-gallon propane tank and a nearby residential structure. Due to the developing situation and the threat to the nearby structure, the county initiated a first alarm structure fire response.

Additional fire departments were dispatched to assist, including Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department with two engines, Perry Hi-Way Hose Company with a tanker and an engine, West Ridge Fire Department with a ladder truck, and Fairview Fire and Rescue with both a tanker and an engine. Chief 400 reported seeing a smoke column, or header, from the area of Route 99 and West Road. County officials then advised that the fire had extended to the residence.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully involved shed fire that had extended into the attached garage. Engine 405 was directed to pull up the driveway and stretch a hoseline. Chief 400 instructed 405’s crew to apply water to the propane tank behind the structure to cool it down and prevent further hazard. Engine 405 used its deck gun to knock down visible flames while crews advanced lines to the rear of the structure. Engine 383 connected to 405’s line to help maintain water flow during the operation. A dump tank was set up at the scene, allowing tankers to offload water and ensure a continuous supply.

Initial water supply efforts focused on the KOA campground on West Road. However, the pond at that location was found to be too low, so crews shifted to using a nearby hydrant on West Road to support fire suppression operations. Engine 393 responded to assist with establishing the initial water supply. West County 111 was also dispatched to the scene to provide fire standby support.

During operations on scene, fire was reported to have spread interior in the attic. Crews were able to stop the further spread of the fire in the structure. At this point, Chief 400 reported a collapse of the garage. The Rehab trailer of Kuhl Hose Fire Department was requested to the fire grounds to assist with firefighter rehab and hydration. Crews remained on scene for some time ensuring that hotspots were eliminated and that no further extension occurred.

Conneaut, OH – This afternoon at around 4:30 PM this afternoon, the Springfield Vol. Fire Dept. was dispatched for an engine to assist Conneaut with a reported working structure fire in the vicinity of 300 block of Liberty Street. Shortly after the initial dispatch, crews were advised of a full assist to Conneaut for a reported working fire in a two-story structure with two houses now on fire. Springfield’s Engine 643 and Engine 644 responded to the fire on Liberty Street.

Initially, the City of Conneaut Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of Liberty Street. Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire conditions and immediately requested additional alarms. Mutual aid was provided by Kingsville Township Fire Department, Ashtabula Township Fire, Ashtabula City Fire, Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department, and Springfield Volunteer Fire Department.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire involvement in the primary residence, as well as a detached garage located behind the structure. Crews launched an aggressive fire attack on the main residence while simultaneously working to protect a neighboring home to the west from exposure. During the response, a second structure to the east ignited, with flames rapidly spreading through the attic space. Operations remained defensive, with crews deploying multiple handlines, deck guns, and ground monitors to deliver a high volume of water in a short amount of time.

Multiple hydrants were tapped to ensure sufficient water supply for suppression efforts. Ashtabula City Fire Department positioned their aerial apparatus to gain a height advantage, allowing for elevated water flow to hard-to-reach areas of the fire.

Crews were ultimately faced with three active structure fires: a residential home, a vacant neighboring structure, and the detached garage. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to these three buildings, successfully preventing further spread to adjacent properties. Two nearby structures sustained exterior damage mainly from heat.

The Ohio State Fire Marshal has been requested to investigate the incident and was on scene investigating. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Crews faced heat indices of over 90 degrees during the first couple hours of operations on scene.

Fairview Township, PA – A significant multi-agency water rescue operation unfolded this afternoon following a distress report involving two individuals in the water approximately 4 to 4.5 miles offshore from the Walnut Creek Access area along the Lake Erie shoreline. The multi-agency operation required a combination of air, marine, and land-based assets.

Around 4:00 PM, Fairview Fire and Rescue was dispatched to the area after Erie County dispatchers received a report from the United States Coast Guard. Given the severity and offshore nature of the incident, additional units from Lake City Fire Company and Lake Shore Fire Department were immediately requested. Chief 500 also requested water assets from West Lake Fire Department’s water rescue team.

As crews mobilized, dispatch confirmed that the original report came directly from the Coast Guard and that the incident was estimated to be over four miles offshore. Multiple agencies quickly coordinated to deploy both land-based and marine resources.

Lake Shore units 508, 504, and 518 responded directly to Walnut Creek Marina to prepare watercraft for launch. Lake City’s Rescue Boat 578 was deployed from Avonia Beach using the department’s Sea Legs amphibious vessel, with three personnel on board. Meanwhile, Lake City’s 579, 566, and 568 responded to Walnut Creek Access to support the land-based command structure. Boat 519, also carrying three crew members, launched from Walnut Creek Marina and headed toward the last known coordinates of the distressed vessel. Boat 518, with two crew members on board, followed shortly thereafter. An additional Sea Legs unit from West Lake launched from Bear Beach to assist with search efforts. The coordinated response highlighted the versatility of the fleet and its ability to launch from multiple locations to arrive on scene quickly.

Once on scene, Coast Guard crews reported visual confirmation of a vessel and advised that two individuals were aboard. However, the situation remained fluid. Boat 519 was instructed to hold in a staging area as the Coast Guard led a grid-based search pattern. Shortly afterward, the Coast Guard reported discovering two life preservers floating in the search area, prompting additional grid searches from all vessels. Lake City Boat 568 joined the operation from Walnut Creek Marina to expand the search zone.

A U.S. Coast Guard MH-65D Dolphin helicopter from Air Station Detroit was deployed to provide aerial reconnaissance and assist with visual tracking. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission officers also arrived at the scene to support both the rescue operation and the ongoing investigation.

A few hours into the search, fire department-based assets reconvened at Walnut Creek Access to regroup and develop a revised game plan. Sonar capabilities were brought online to begin underwater sweeps, with Boat 578 taking the lead on sonar operations.

As the search continued, a unified command post was established, operated jointly by representatives from Coast Guard Station Erie, Fish and Boat Commission officers, Pennsylvania State Police troopers, and land-based command at Walnut Creek Access. Together, they assessed findings and determined next steps. The vessel involved in the incident was ultimately towed back to Walnut Creek Marina by Lake Shore Towing.

No further information is currently available. Crews have continued their search efforts into the evening, and authorities remain on scene investigating.

Girard Township, PA – On Tuesday evening, June 17, 2025, at approximately 7:25 PM, Lake City Fire Company was dispatched to a reported two-vehicle motor vehicle accident with fire near the intersection just west of Nursery Road and West Lake Road. Lake Shore Fire Department’s 501 came across the incident while passing through the area and utilized a fire extinguisher to knock down the bulk of the flames prior to Lake City’s arrival.

Lake City units, including Engine 563, Rescue 577, and Utility 566, arrived shortly thereafter. Engine 563’s crew worked to gain access under the hood of the vehicle, which had been damaged in the collision. A reciprocating saw was used to cut the hood latch mechanism to allow entry. Upon access, firefighters located an area of active fire and deployed a 1-inch line from Engine 563 to extinguish the flames in the engine compartment. A thermal imaging camera was used to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

Utility 566 assisted with traffic control at the intersection of Nursery Road and West Lake Road during the incident.

Initial information from the scene suggested that road rage or reckless driving may have contributed to the crash. No injuries were reported. Multiple troopers from the Pennsylvania State Police responded and were on scene investigating.

Springfield Township, PA – On Tuesday morning around 10:40 AM, crews from the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department and West County Paramedics were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident along the westbound lanes of I-90, near the 6 mile-marker and exit ramp. West County Ambulance 110 responded and arrived on scene within 8 minutes of the initial call. Engine 643 arrived shortly afterward, and Chief 640 assumed command of the incident. Upon arrival, crews found a single vehicle that had left the roadway. One patient was transported to a nearby hospital. No further details have been released at this time. Pennsylvania State Police were on scene and are handling the investigation.