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July 14, 2026

Firefighters Prevent Extension to Neighboring Homes During Cranesville House Fire

Cranesville, PA

This afternoon at approximately 4:31 PM, firefighters from Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department and West County Paramedics were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the vicinity of …

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Crews Respond to Reported Commercial Structure Fire in Girard

Girard Township, PA – Yesterday morning at around 11:00 AM, first responders from A.F. Dobler Hose were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at the GetGo along Route 20. Engines 563 and 553, along with Utility 529, responded shortly after the initial dispatch. While units were en route, Erie County 911 advised that employees inside the store reported smelling smoke within the structure.Before the arrival of fire personnel, GetGo employees evacuated customers and staff from the building and secured the parking lot by placing traffic cones at each entrance to prevent vehicles from entering and to keep the area clear for responding emergency vehicles.Engine 553 arrived on scene first and completed an initial size-up, reporting no visible signs of fire or smoke from the exterior. Crews were assigned to investigate the roof-mounted HVAC units, but no abnormal conditions were found. As a precaution, the HVAC system was temporarily shut down while firefighters continued searching for the source of the odor, which was reported to have an electrical smell.During the interior investigation, firefighters located a refrigerated display case with an excessively hot power cord and a noticeable electrical odor coming from the unit. The display case was immediately unplugged, and crews assisted store staff by removing the refrigerated products and transferring them to a cart before relocating them to a walk-in cooler to preserve the merchandise.After the faulty display case was isolated, the HVAC system was placed back into service. Crews then utilized positive pressure ventilation with a battery-powered fan positioned at one of the entrances to remove the remaining odor from the building. With no further hazards identified, units returned to service a short time later.

Published 4 days ago29
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Mud Rescue Brings Multiple Agencies to Pond off West Lake Road

Fairview Township, PA – Yesterday morning at around 10:00 AM, first responders from Fairview Lake Shore Fire Department, West County Paramedics Association, and Lake City Fire Company were dispatched for a reported mud rescue in the vicinity of Hardscrabble Boulevard off West Lake Road. West County 112 and 115 responded to the scene along with Fairview Lake Shore’s Rescue 539 and Lake City’s Rescue 579.While units were responding, Erie County 911 advised that an individual was reportedly stuck in the mud up to their waist in a pond and that the individual was unable to free themselves from the mud. Dispatchers also maintained contact with a caller on scene who was able to provide video of the incident, allowing critical information to be relayed to responding crews.Shortly after arrival, Lake City personnel confirmed that one individual was trapped waist-deep in the mud and advised that the rescue could be completed with the units already responding, with no additional resources required. Rescue 539 and Rescue 579 arrived on scene moments later, and crews deployed a ladder from Rescue 539 to distribute weight across the soft terrain. Using a yellow flotation ring attached to a rope, rescuers were able to safely pull the individual from the mud.The rescue was completed without incident, and all units returned to service a short time later. No injuries were reported.

Published 4 days ago52
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Rear Deck Fire Quickly Contained by Platea Firefighters Amid Extreme Heat

Girard Township, PA – On Wednesday evening at approximately 5:38 PM, the Platea Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to the 10700 block of Cross Station Road for a reported structure fire. Initial reports indicated that a rear deck attached to the residence was on fire.Engine 553 responded immediately after dispatch at 5:39 PM, along with Chief 580. While crews were en route, Erie County 911 advised responders that propane cylinders were reportedly located along the side of the home and to use caution.Chief 580 arrived on scene moments later and reported a two-story wood-frame residence with smoke showing from the rear deck. Tanker 595 and Engine 592 also responded to the incident. After completing a size-up, Chief 580 advised that the fire was confined to the deck with no extension into the residence. As a result, all incoming mutual aid units, with the exception of Girard and Platea, were returned to service. Chief 580 placed the fire under control at approximately 5:47 PM - just nine minutes after the initial dispatch. Responding crews contended with 92-degree temperatures and high humidity while successfully containing the fire before it could extend into the residence.In addition to Platea and Girard, Fairview Lake Shore Fire Department, Lake City Fire Company, Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department, Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department, and West County Paramedics 115 were originally dispatched to assist.

Published 13 days ago37
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Worker Rescued After Trench Collapse in Girard Township

Lake City, PA – This afternoon at around 1 PM, first responders from Lake City Fire Company and West County Paramedics were dispatched for a reported trench collapse with one person trapped in the vicinity of Hall Avenue in Lake City Borough. A.F. Dobler Hose Company, Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, and Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department were also dispatched to assist.While crews were responding, Erie County 911 advised that a trench had collapsed with a worker buried up to their head, with only the victim’s head visible. Workers at the scene were reportedly attempting to dig the individual out. Chief 560 requested Perry Hi-Way Hose Company be added to the assignment with its trench rescue resources. County also advised that the Erie County Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team was available if needed, while police recommending responders access the scene via Clifton Drive. Chief 560 subsequently requested the USAR Team be dispatched, noting that Engine 563 was temporarily delayed by a passing train.Perry Hi-Way responded shortly afterward with its trench rescue trailer. While units continued responding, Erie County advised that police reported the victim had been freed from the collapse but remained inside the trench. Chief 560 requested all incoming units continue responding until he arrived on scene to better assess the situation.A short time later, the train cleared, allowing Engine 563 to arrive. Chief 560 then advised that the victim had been removed from the trench and released all incoming mutual aid units except for Lake City Fire Company and West County Paramedics.At the scene, firefighters and EMS personnel assisted with transferring the patient onto a stretcher before loading them into the awaiting ambulance. One person was transported by West County Paramedics 112 to a nearby hospital. No further information is currently available.

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Multiple Agencies Respond to Offshore Rescue After Boat Capsizes in Lake Erie

Girard Township, PA – This morning at approximately 7:20 AM, Lake City Fire Company, Springfield Volunteer Fire Department, Fairview Lake Shore Fire Department, and West County Paramedics were dispatched for a water rescue approximately seven miles offshore from the Bluffs at Erie Bluffs State Park. Initial reports indicated that a boat with five souls on board had capsized and was sinking, with one individual believed to be trapped beneath the vessel.Chief 560 requested dive teams from the City of Erie Fire and Fuller Hose. Additionally, Conneaut Fire Department was added to the assignment, responding with both a rescue boat and dive team.Lake City’s Rescue 579 and Boat 578 responded to the mouth of Elk Creek, while Fairview Lake Shore’s Rescue 508 responded to Walnut Creek Marina to rendezvous with Boat 519. Boat 578 launched from Elk Creek utilizing an amphibious launch with two personnel on board, while Boat 519 launched from Walnut Creek with four personnel. Erie County 911 paged the vessel’s coordinates to responding units to assist with locating the incident.While crews were en route, Erie County 911 advised that the caller remained on the line and reported another vessel in the area. Occupants of the capsized boat fired a distress flare, which Boat 519 observed and used to guide them to the scene.Boat 519 arrived shortly afterward and located the overturned vessel with one individual on top. No other occupants were immediately visible. Moments later, crews learned that three victims had been rescued by a Good Samaritan vessel. At that time, four of the five occupants had been accounted for, with one individual still believed to be trapped beneath the overturned boat. The three individuals aboard the Good Sam vessel were then transferred onto Boat 519.The United States Coast Guard arrived on scene shortly afterward. Meanwhile, the City of Erie dive team arrived at the Elk Creek access and immediately began preparing for dive operations. Divers suited up, assembled their equipment, and utilized one of Lake City’s smaller boats to depart land and head for the ongoing rescue operation.At approximately 8:17 AM, a rescue swimmer from Boat 578 evaluated the overturned vessel and prepared to enter the water. The swimmer confirmed that one victim was located beneath the boat, and crews assessed the safest method of extrication. Moments later, the victim was removed from beneath the vessel and transferred to the Coast Guard boat, where lifesaving efforts immediately began. The Coast Guard vessel then transported the victim to Walnut Creek Marina with Lake City personnel on board.Shortly afterward, West County Paramedics 112, Medic 1, West County 115, and Millcreek Fire’s 927 responded to Walnut Creek Marina to assist with patient care. Once all five occupants had been accounted for, dive teams were ordered to return to Elk Creek. Millcreek Boat 497 remained on scene with the capsized vessel to obtain additional drift information and updated coordinates.All responding boats eventually returned to Walnut Creek Marina, where EMS personnel evaluated the rescued occupants. One victim was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition.

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