Springfield Township, PA – Last evening at approximately 7:40 PM, rescue and medical personnel from Springfield Volunteer Fire Department and West County Paramedics were dispatched to the 1 mile-marker eastbound on I-90 for a reported motor vehicle accident. Initial reports indicated unknown injuries and a vehicle smoking following the crash.

West County 110, Engine 643, and Utility 646 responded to the scene. West County 110 arrived alongside Pennsylvania State Police and reported a single vehicle with moderate damage after striking a guardrail. Springfield personnel secured the vehicle and confirmed there was no active fire.

West County 110 transported one individual to a nearby hospital. Springfield units cleared the scene shortly after, while Pennsylvania State Police remained on location awaiting tow services.

Springfield Township, PA – This morning at approximately 10:20 AM, rescue and medical personnel from Springfield Volunteer Fire Company and West County Paramedics were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident near the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Lucas Road, just north of the intersection.

While units were enroute, Erie County 911 advised that the incident involved two vehicles, one striking a parked vehicle, with one person reportedly in the roadway.

West County 110 arrived on scene, followed by Engine 643 and Utility 646. Due to road conditions in the area, Engine 644 was directed by Chief 640 to stage at the top of the hill near the railroad tracks to help slow approaching traffic and provide scene safety. Engine 643 reported two vehicles with moderate damage.

West County 110 transported one patient to a nearby hospital for evaluation. Springfield units cleared the scene shortly after, and command was turned over to the Pennsylvania State Police, who remained on scene to complete the investigation and necessary paperwork.

Springfield Township, PA – This evening at 7:17 PM, firefighters from the Springfield Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a reported vehicle fire near the 1 mile marker eastbound on I-90, just east of the Ohio state line. Erie County 911 relayed that the vehicle was reportedly fully involved in the eastbound lanes. Springfield units quickly confirmed the call and began responding.

Engine 643, Engine 644, and Utility 646 went enroute to the incident. Upon arrival, Engine 643 confirmed a working vehicle fire with heavy fire conditions evident. Chief 650 arrived shortly after and assumed Incident Command. Crews deployed a handline and initiated an aggressive fire attack. The fire was brought under control quickly, preventing further extension and allowing crews to begin overhaul operations.

At 8:10 PM, Chief 650 reported units were clearing the interstate. The scene was turned over to the Pennsylvania State Police, who remained on location awaiting a tow company. No injuries were reported.

McKean Township, PA – This evening at shortly after 4 PM, McKean Hose Company was initially dispatched for fire police to assist Pennsylvania State Police with a jackknifed tractor trailer blocking the driving lane on I-90 eastbound near MM 19. Shortly after dispatch, the assignment was upgraded to respond with Rescue 408 for fluid mitigation efforts.

Crews arrived on scene to find one tractor trailer jackknifed off the interstate into the trees along the interstate. While crews worked on scene to contain the fluid leaks, traffic remained flowing on the interstate and traffic was pushed over to the passing lane. Once the tow trucks arrived on scene, traffic on I-90 was temporarily halted.

Pennsylvania State Police were on scene investigating the accident West Ridge assisted with fire police duties on the interstate. Traffic was later reopened. No injuries reported at the scene.

Springboro, PA – On Sunday evening, shortly after 9:30 PM, firefighters from Springboro Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 2100 block of Philadelphia Road. In addition to Conneautville, Fellows Club for the full assist, and Cranesville were dispatched to assist Springboro. Crews operated on scene in single digit temperatures.

While enroute, crews were advised that the structure fire involved a residential structure. Springboro units arrived on scene to find a two-story residence with heavy smoke showing. Springboro’s Chief established command on arrival and immediately requested a second alarm due to the smoke conditions, rural location, and the need for additional water supply amid ongoing weather conditions.

The second alarm brought additional manpower and tanker support from Monroe, Summit, Springfield, Kingsville, Platea, and Linesville.

Firefighters advanced handlines into the interior of the structure and initiated a rapid interior attack. Crews located the fire near the front corner of the residence, with the fire believed to have originated in the wall near the chimney. The fire was quickly brought under control, and crews remained on scene to complete overhaul operations.

Despite a quick knockdown, the structure sustained heavy damage, including significant smoke and water damage. Firefighters were able to contain the fire while using less than 1,000 gallons of water.