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March 15, 2026

Brush Fire Contained After Downed Power Line Sparks Woods Fire

Springfield Township, PA

This evening at around 6:30 PM, firefighters from the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a reported brush fire in the vicinity of 13910 Ridge Road, behind a residence. Lieutenant…

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Early Morning Electrical Issue Investigated on Pin Oak Drive

Girard Township, PA – On Saturday morning at just before 7 AM, firefighters from A.F. Dobler Hose were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 4300 block of Pin Oak Drive. While crews were enroute, Erie County Public Safety advised that the caller was reporting smoke inside the residence and believed the issue may be electrical in nature.Engine 553 arrived on scene and reported a two-story residential structure with nothing visible from the exterior, with Chief 551 establishing command. Engine 563 arrived shortly after and was directed to send their crew to the structure. Interior crews from Engine 553 made entry and reported a slight haze along with a noticeable electrical odor. Command subsequently placed additional incoming units in service and held the assignment with Girard and Lake City units.While investigating the source of the smoke, crews located a melted and charred outlet power splitter. Firefighters isolated the affected outlet at the breaker panel to terminate power and prevent further hazards. Personnel remained on scene to conduct additional checks using thermal imaging cameras to confirm no fire extension had occurred.Crews cleared the scene approximately 30 minutes after arrival. No injuries were reported. Mutual aid on the initial dispatch included Lake City, Fairview Lake Shore, Platea, and West County Paramedics.

Published a day ago8
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Four-Wheeler Fire Extends to Deck, Prompts Structure Fire Response on Cross Station Road

Girard Township, PA – This evening at around 7:20 PM, firefighters from A.F. Dobler Hose were dispatched to a reported four-wheeler fire in the vicinity of 11390 Cross Station Road, with initial reports advising the ATV was on fire and close to a structure. Engine 553 went enroute within two minutes of dispatch. Chief 540 initially held the response to one engine; however, while enroute, visible smoke could be seen from Route 20, prompting a request for the balance of the first alarm assignment. This brought mutual aid from Lake City Fire Company, Platea Volunteer Fire Department, West County Paramedics, and an additional engine from Girard. The incident was subsequently upgraded to a structure fire response. Approximately seven minutes after the initial dispatch, Engine 553 arrived on scene and reported a well-involved four-wheeler with fire extension into a deck and possible involvement of a nearby mobile home. Crews quickly stretched a handline, placed it into service, and began applying water. Rescue 544 and Engine 572 responded shortly after to standby with additional water and manpower if needed. Moments later, Chief 540 advised the bulk of the fire had been knocked down. Firefighters then went interior to check for extension into the mobile home while additional units, including Girard’s 547, continued into the scene.Chief 540 later advised there was minor extension and crews would be transitioning into overhaul operations. At the scene, firefighters utilized pipe poles and trash poles to pull siding and soffit while using a thermal imaging camera (TIC) to check for hotspots and any remaining extension. Units that were not already enroute were returned to service, while those on scene completed overhaul and ensured the fire was fully extinguished. All units were placed back in service just before 8 PM. No injuries were reported and crews are investigating the incident.

Published 4 days ago71
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Water Rescue Crews Save Dog Trapped Under Bridge in Albion Borough Park

Albion Borough, PA – This afternoon at around 4:40 PM, rescue personnel from Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched for a reported dog stuck under a bridge at the Albion Borough Park. This incident followed multiple rounds of heavy rainfall throughout the day creating swift water conditions and a very high creek. Chief 601 went enroute to the scene and was advised that a Rottweiler that fell into the creek and was stuck under the most western bridge in the park. Following, Chief 601 requested Lake City Fire Company to standby their station while crews arrived to get a better understanding of the scope of the situation. Ambulance 617 and Engine 604 joined Chief 601 at the scene.At 5 minutes after the initial dispatch, Chief 601 was on scene and reported the water moving swiftly, with a dog on the underside of the bridge with audible barks present and requested the Lake City Water Rescue Team to respond to the scene. Lake City was enroute to the scene within 10 minutes after being initially requested to standby by Chief 601. Lake City arrived on scene at 5:08 PM and crews immediately sprang into action. Crews deployed an RDC as a platform in case they needed a water-based platform during the operations. Additional personnel went right to the scene of the bridge and began surveying the situation. Crews could continue to hear the dog within the underside of the bridge within the compartment.Before crews could gain access to the dog, the bridge acted as a strainer and collected debris from the raging creek. Large logs and large piles of debris had to be removed from the underside of the bridge (which was hollow) to allow crews to gain access to openings under the bridge to gain access to the dog. During this operation, crews had to access the underneath of the bridge from both sides to assist with the removal of the debris.Once crews removed debris from underneath the bridge, crews reevaluated the ongoing situation and devised a plan to rescue the dog. While the dog was not in the best position, practically swimming at that point to stay above water, the crews quickly went underneath the bridge and attached a collar to the dog. A water rescue technician then rescued the dog, pulling the dog from underneath of the bridge. At the same time, the dog owners and bystanders pulled on the rope and brought the dog over to the edge of the creek where the dog was placed onto dry ground. It was at that point that Chief 601 announced that it was a successful recovery as the dog shook off excess water.At that point, one person carried the dog to the back of a truck and wrapped the dog in blankets. The dog was then taken to a veterinary to be evaluated. No injuries were reported on scene and crews about an hour and ten minutes after the initial dispatch.

Published 5 days ago90
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Cranesville Firefighters Quickly Contain Grass Fire on Griffey Road

Conneaut Township, PA – This afternoon at around 12:30 PM, firefighters from the Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a reported grass fire in the vicinity of the 9800 block of Griffey Road. While units were enroute, Erie County 911 advised crews that approximately two acres were either actively burning or had recently burned.Ambulance 617 arrived on scene first and confirmed a small perimeter fire that was still actively burning. Engine 602 and Brush Truck 609 arrived a short time later, with crews deploying a forestry line to begin water suppression while additional personnel used fire rakes to establish a fire line around the perimeter.Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control within approximately 15 minutes of apparatus arriving on scene. Crews remained on location for a short time afterward to complete mop-up operations and ensure no hotspots remained.

Published 7 days ago42
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Wind-Driven Brush Fire Threatens Structure Along Route 98 in Franklin Township

Franklin Township, PA – This afternoon at approximately 3:20 PM, firefighters from Franklin Township and the Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a reported brush fire in the vicinity of 10200 Route 98. A.F. Dobler Hose Company was added to the assignment shortly after the initial dispatch for a brush truck response.Edinboro’s 38L1 arrived on scene and advised the fire was not a controlled burn, requesting all incoming units to continue priority one and asking for a tanker if one had not already been dispatched. 38L1 also reported that the wind-driven fire had spread to approximately one acre and was threatening a nearby structure located about 50 feet away, requiring crews to quickly work to cut off the fire’s advancement.Edinboro’s Brush Truck 397 arrived shortly after and crews deployed Indian tanks and hand tools, including rakes, along the fire perimeter to stop the forward spread. Girard Brush Truck 548 arrived a short time later and was directed to access the backyard with additional manpower and hand tools to assist with containment.The fire was placed under control at approximately 3:48 PM, about 11 minutes after Edinboro’s brush truck arrived on scene. Command then downgraded Engine 383 to priority two while crews remained on scene to continue investigating the cause of the fire. Once crews checked for hotspots and areas of smoldering debris, crews returned back in service.

Published 7 days ago56

On This Day — March 16

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Platea Volunteer Fire Company Responds to Structure Fire in Girard Township