Fairview Township, PA – This evening at approximately 7:15 PM, crews from Fairview and Lake Shore Fire Departments were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the vicinity of 6980 West Lake Road. Responding units were advised of a kitchen fire that was reportedly contained to the kitchen area at the time of the call.

Lake Shore’s Engine 502 arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire on the first floor of the residence. Firefighters quickly advanced a handline into the structure and initiated an aggressive interior attack. Following a fast knockdown, crews ventilated the residence and conducted a thorough check for extension.

No further extension was found, and personnel remained on scene to complete overhaul operations. The American Red Cross was notified, and both National Fuel and Penelec were requested to the scene to secure utilities.

Assisting Fairview and Lake Shore on the incident were A.F. Dobler Hose, Lake City Fire Company, West Ridge, and Millcreek’s Engine 925. West County 116 was assigned to a standby detail.

North East Township, PA – This afternoon at 2:53 PM, firefighters from the North East Fire Department were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire in the vicinity of 8400 Oxbow Road. Erie County dispatch advised responding units that a vehicle was reportedly on fire in the driveway. Engine 202 and Engine 212 went enroute shortly after.

Engine 202 arrived on scene at 3:05 PM and advised one vehicle fully involved with a shed on fire and advised that crews were putting two handlines into service. Additionally, crews on scene requested a tanker out of South Ripley as a precaution. 20L1 assumed commands of the fire operations on Oxbow Road. At the scene, crews initiated an aggressive attack, simultaneously knocking down the vehicle fire and the shed involvement, effectively halting any further spread.

At 3:08 PM, command advised the bulk of the fire was knocked down and advised that county could release the tanker out of South Ripley. Engine 212 arrived on scene a few moments later, where personnel assisted with overhaul of the vehicle and the shed. A portable fan was used to provide positive pressure ventilation to clear smoke and heat from the shed.

Crews were placed back in service at around 3:45 PM. No injuries were reported.

Springfield Township, PA – This evening, just after 7:30 PM, first responders from the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, along with medical personnel from West County Paramedics, were dispatched to a reported two-vehicle motor vehicle accident at the I-90 Eastbound exit ramp to Route 215 northbound in Springfield Township.

Crews arrived to find a two-vehicle crash with moderate damage. Fire personnel from Springfield assisted with traffic control and supported West County crews on scene with patient extrication. Medical personnel evaluated the occupants and transported two patients to a nearby hospital via West County Units 110 and 112.

Eagle Towing responded with two flatbed trucks to remove the vehicles from the roadway. Springfield firefighters assisted with fluid control and cleanup while vehicle recovery technicians handled the removal.

The Pennsylvania State Police were on scene and are investigating the accident. No further details are available at this time.

Springfield Township, PA – This evening at approximately 7:45 PM, firefighters from the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the area of 12600 Ridge Road in Springfield Township. Initial reports indicated that all occupants had safely exited the structure prior to fire department arrival.

Engine 643 arrived on scene and reported one structure with light smoke visible from the exterior. Chief 650 assumed command of operations on Ridge Road. At the scene, Engine 644 established a water supply to Engine 643, while Engine 553 staged near the roadway. Crews deployed a handline from Engine 643 and initiated an aggressive interior attack, quickly knocking down the flames and bringing the fire under control.

Firefighters gained access to the second floor and began ventilation efforts. Chief 650 reported that the fire was contained to contents on the floor and did not appear to have extended to the structure itself. Crews utilized positive pressure ventilation fans to remove heat and smoke from the interior.

Due to heavily charred contents inside, crews performed extensive overhaul and removed debris from the structure to ensure all hot spots were extinguished. With the situation stabilized, Engine 602 was instructed to standby at Station 64.

Pennsylvania State Police responded to the scene and were investigating the incident. The fire marshal was also notified. West County 112 provided a fire scene standby. No further details are available at this time.

Assisting Springfield included the mutual aid of A.F. Dobler Hose, Cranesville Fire Department, Platea Volunteer Fire Company, and West County Paramedics Association.

Fairview Township, PA – This evening around 6:45 PM, rescue and EMS personnel were dispatched alongside Pennsylvania State Police for a reported multi-vehicle accident near the 17-mile marker on I-90 eastbound. Incoming units were advised by Erie County Department of Public Safety that a vehicle had reportedly lost control, resulting in debris and large boulders scattered across the roadway. West County 110 was first to arrive on scene and confirmed that seven vehicles were involved.

Fire police from Girard and Fairview closed I-90 eastbound at the Fairview exit, with assistance from State Police. All traffic was diverted onto Route 98. Several vehicles were found off the roadway on both sides of the interstate. Fortunately, no injuries were reported at the scene. Pennsylvania State Police remained on location investigating the crash, and multiple tow trucks were called in to remove the vehicles. No further details are currently available.

The interstate has since reopened.