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May 23, 2026

Multiple Fire Departments Respond After Trees Fall Onto Fairview Township Residence

Fairview Township, PA

This evening at around 6 PM, rescue personnel from Fairview Lake Shore Fire Department and Perry Highway Hose Company were dispatched to a reported partial structural collapse in the vicinity of Old M…

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Fully Involved Mobile Home Fire Brings Multi-Department Response to Bond Street in Springfield Township

Springfield Township, PA – This morning at around 2:30 AM, Springfield Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the vicinity of 11920 Bond Street in Springfield Township for a reported structure fire. Upon dispatch, West County Paramedics units 112 and 115 went enroute to the scene, while Chief 640 responded to the station. Erie County Dispatch advised that Erie County 911 had received multiple calls reporting the structure fire.Engine 642 went enroute shortly after dispatch and arrived on scene within approximately one minute of leaving the station. Chief 640 assumed Bond Street Command and reported a fully involved mobile home fire with exposures on both sides of the structure, including residences in close proximity. An additional tanker was subsequently requested to respond to the scene due to the established water supply operations.Crews from Engine 642 immediately deployed handlines and initiated an aggressive exterior attack on the well involved fire. West County 112 arrived shortly after and staged EMS equipment, including a stretcher, near the fireground for firefighter standby operations. Engine 644 arrived on scene and established a water supply to Engine 642, while Tanker 595 later arrived and supplemented water operations.Firefighters continued primary suppression efforts as crews worked to contain the fire and protect the nearby exposures. A short time later, the bulk of the fire was knocked down. Crews then transitioned into overhaul operations and conducted searches throughout the residence while extinguishing remaining hotspots. Following, crews applied firefighting foam to help further extinguish the fire and suppress any possible remaining hotspots throughout the structure.Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshal were requested to the scene to assist with the investigation. No further details regarding the incident have currently been released.Assisting Springfield on scene included mutual aid support from A.F. Dobler Hose Company, Platea Volunteer Fire Department, Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department, Lake City Fire Company, and West County Paramedics.

Published 6 days ago22,686
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Early Morning Semi Fire Spreads to Abandoned Gas Station Canopy on Sterrettania Road

McKean Township, PA – This morning at around 4:20 AM, firefighters from the McKean Hose Company were dispatched to the vicinity of 6320 Sterrettania Road for a reported semi fire.Chief 400 went enroute while Erie County Public Safety advised of multiple calls reporting a semi on fire. A few minutes later, additional callers reported that the fire had spread to the canopy of an abandoned gas station and asked if the first alarm should be started. Chief 400 acknowledged the update and requested the full assignment, which subsequently upgraded the incident to a structure fire response, dispatching additional manpower and apparatus from neighboring departments.Engine 405 arrived on scene and reported a working fire. Crews quickly deployed two handlines from Engine 405, placing them in service and beginning an aggressive attack on the well-involved fire. Engine 924 arrived second on scene and provided additional manpower to assist Engine 405’s crew with handline operations.Once the bulk of the fire was knocked down and only minimal extension remained, Chief 400 placed all additional apparatus back in service with the exception of Fairview Lake Shore’s Tanker 525, which remained on scene for support.Shortly after, Chief 400 placed the fire under control and advised crews would be engaged in extensive overhaul operations.

Published a month ago31,000
motor vehicle accident

Emergency Crews Respond to Evening Accident at Townline and Ridge Roads

Girard Township, PA – This evening at just after 8:15 PM, rescue and medical personnel from the A.F. Dobler Hose Fire Department and West County Paramedics were dispatched to the intersection of Townline Road and Ridge Road (Route 20) for a reported motor vehicle accident.West County 110 responded to the scene, with incoming units advised of a two-vehicle crash and a request for patient evaluations. Girard Chief 541 arrived shortly after and advised all additional units to continue responding priority two.West County 110 arrived on scene, followed by Rescue 544, which positioned on Route 20 just prior to the incident. Personnel assisted with roadway cleanup operations. After evaluating those involved, West County 110 returned to service with no injuries reported.Girard Fire Police, 5401, remained on scene to manage traffic control until a wrecker cleared the vehicles from the roadway. A Trooper from the Pennsylvania State Police was on scene conducting the investigation.

Published 2 months ago22,126
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Multiple Agencies Respond to Tractor-Trailer Fire on I-90 Near Mile Marker 9.5

Girard Township, PA – This morning at approximately 10:00 AM, firefighters from Platea and Springfield were dispatched to Interstate 90 eastbound near the 9.5 mile marker for a reported vehicle fire. Shortly after dispatch, Erie County 911 advised that Pennsylvania State Police were already on scene confirming a working fire involving both the cab and trailer of a tractor-trailer. Units were also advised that the trailer was reportedly hauling pizza products.Engines 642 and 592 responded, followed shortly by Tanker 595 and Engine 644. Engine 592 arrived on scene to find heavy fire involvement throughout the tractor and trailer, with Chief 580 establishing I-90 Command. As crews began operations, Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) shut down the eastbound lanes ahead of the incident to provide a safe working area. An additional PSP unit was requested to the westbound lanes east of the scene to alert oncoming traffic.Crews from Engine 592 deployed a bumper line and initiated an aggressive fire attack. Engine 642 arrived shortly after and established a water supply to Engine 592, while Tanker 595 supplemented Engine 642. Engine 644 positioned alongside Engine 592, with crews deploying additional handlines to assist with suppression efforts.Within approximately 25 minutes of arrival, Chief 580 reported the fire under control, with crews transitioning into an extensive overhaul operation. Utility 599 assisted with scene support and traffic control, including diverting traffic west of Exit 18. During operations, Tanker 595 temporarily cleared the scene to refill before returning with additional water to support ongoing efforts. Utility 646 also arrived, providing additional manpower to assist crews on scene.During overhaul operations, crews continued extinguishing remaining hot spots within the trailer while opening up the load to ensure complete extinguishment. One lane of traffic was eventually reopened as conditions allowed. Eagle Towing arrived on scene and began separating the tractor from the trailer to assist crews in accessing remaining fire.All units cleared the scene and returned to service approximately 2.5 hours after the initial dispatch. Crews then relinquished the scene to Pennsylvania State Police, PennDOT, and Eagle Towing. No injuries were reported on scene and all occupants were able to exit the vehicle.

Published 2 months ago10,737
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Guardrail Through Vehicle in Route 6N Crash Leads to Rescue Response

Elk Creek Township, PA – This evening at approximately 6:15 PM, rescue and medical personnel from Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department and West County Paramedics were dispatched for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment in the vicinity of 10300 Route 6N, near the intersection of Meadville Road and Route 6N.West County 112, along with Cranesville units 604 and 617, initially responded to the incident. Springfield’s 646, which was operating on a detail in the area, came upon the crash and stopped to assist. Chief 640 arrived on scene and reported a single vehicle with heavy damage.At the scene, crews quickly determined that a section of guardrail had penetrated through the vehicle, complicating the rescue. Personnel from Springfield and Cranesville quickly initiated extrication efforts, utilizing hydraulic rescue tools to remove the vehicle’s doors and gain access to the occupant. Firefighters used cutting tools to cut a portion of the guardrail, relieving pressure on the vehicle and allowing for a controlled extrication of the occupant. Due to the number of individuals involved, a third ambulance was requested to the scene, bringing West County 110 to assist and later transport.Troopers from Pennsylvania State Police Girard were on scene conducting an investigation. Four individuals were transported to a nearby hospital. Vehicle recovery technicians from Eagle Auto service & Towing/Recovery were on scene to remove the vehicle. No further details are available at this time.

Published 2 months ago12,167

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