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Platea Volunteer Fire Company Responds to Structure Fire in Girard Township

Girard Township, PA – This afternoon at approximately 2:00 PM, Platea Volunteer Fire Company was dispatched to a reported structure fire near 6900 Lexington Road in Girard Township. While crews were en route, the Erie County Department of Public Safety relayed that an individual inside the residence had reported the fire before the call line remained open, with smoke detectors audibly activating in the background.Medic 1 was first to arrive on scene and confirmed a working fire. The crew assisted the resident in safely evacuating the structure. Shortly after, Girard’s Engine 553 arrived and reported a single-story wood-frame residence with active fire in the attic. Girard’s Chief 541 initially established command until Chief 580 arrived and assumed incident command.Engine 549 staged at the roadway while its crew conducted a primary search of the residence. Engine 644 arrived and laid a supply line from the roadway to Engine 553. Meanwhile, crews from Cranesville and Engine 602 set up water supply operations at the dry hydrant near the Pieper Road golf course.At the fire scene, crews ventilated the structure by cutting an opening in the roof, while interior firefighters conducted hydraulic ventilation to help remove heat and smoke. The fire was successfully knocked down, and at approximately 2:39 PM—30 minutes after crews arrived—Chief 580 declared the fire under control. Following extinguishment, firefighters used positive pressure ventilation to clear the structure and performed overhaul operations.Platea Fire and Rescue received mutual aid from multiple West County departments, including Edinboro, Girard, Fairview, Springfield, Cranesville, and Franklin Township. West County Paramedics were also dispatched and remained on scene to provide support. No injuries were reported. The Red Cross was notified for the resident of the structure. No further information is currently available.

Published a year ago
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Perry Hi-Way Tackles Structure Fire With Heavy Involvement on Oliver Road

Summit Township, PA – This afternoon, at approximately 3:30 PM, Perry Hi-Way was dispatched to a reported structure fire near 8330 Oliver Road, between Robinson Road and Hamot Road. Erie County Dispatch informed responding units that a passerby had reported the fire. As units approached the scene, they observed smoke in the vicinity of Peach Street.Upon arrival, Chief 420 assumed command and confirmed a working fire on Side A of the structure. Crews deployed a handline from the engine and established a supply line to the hydrant across from Perry Hi-Way Station 42. After completing a 360-degree assessment, Chief 420 identified additional fire activity on the Charlie side and directed crews to pull a second line to the rear of the structure. Chief 420 instructed all fireground crews to operate in defensive mode only. County dispatch contacted the electric and gas companies to secure utilities.Lieutenant 42L1 reported that the attic of the structure was fully involved. Crews utilized multiple handlines, blitz fire monitors, and Edinboro’s ladder truck to combat the blaze. During operations, the roof and portions of the structure collapsed. The metal roof, fire load, and debris from portions of the structural collapse made fire suppression efforts more challenging.Mutual aid was provided by Kuhl Hose, McKean Hose Company, Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department, and Millcreek paramedics, who supported the firefighting efforts. Kuhl Hose’s Rehab Trailer was also on scene, assisting firefighters.At this time, the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Published a year ago
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Cranesville Firefighters Contain Route 18 House Fire, One Transported to Hospital

Conneaut Township, PA – Last evening at around 7:20 PM, the Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire near 10600 Route 18, across from the prison. As units responded, Erie County 911 received an additional report, including one involving a burn victim at a neighboring residence.Chief 601 was first to arrive and immediately assessed the scene. He reported a two-story wood-frame residential structure with heavy smoke visible and notified incoming units of the need for a large-diameter hose (LDH) connection to a hydrant conveniently located across from the residence. Recognizing the need for traffic control, Chief 601 requested assistance from Springboro Fire Police to close Route 18 at Carter and Platea Fire Police to block the southbound lanes.Engine 604 arrived moments later, and crews completed a 360-degree assessment of the structure. While no flames were visible from the exterior, heavy smoke poured from the eaves, signaling active fire within. Crews quickly advanced inside with a water can followed by a handline to begin suppression efforts. During their primary search, firefighters located active flames and initiated a direct attack, containing the fire within 15 minutes of their arrival.As interior crews worked, ventilation became necessary. Fans were deployed to entry points to clear smoke and improve visibility. With the fire under control, crews transitioned to mop-up operations and continued overhaul, ensuring no hotspots remained within the structure.Meanwhile, Engine 725 was released back into service before arriving on scene, while Engine 383 was directed to standby at Station 60 in case additional coverage was needed.Pennsylvania State Police arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation. No further details are available at this time regarding the cause of the fire or the condition of the burn victim. One individual was transported to UPMC Hamot.The Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department received support from Girard, Platea, Springfield, Springboro, Edinboro, and WC 111 during this incident. Their coordinated efforts ensured the situation was brought under control swiftly and safely.

Published a year ago
vegetation fire

Crews Work Around the Clock To Mitigate Hotspots at Tannery Road Brush Fire

Girard Township, PA – Crews have been working tirelessly, nearly around the clock, to conduct an extensive overhaul and mop-up operation on the firegrounds. On Tuesday morning, they returned to the area after new reports of smoke. Upon arrival, crews identified and began tackling pockets of active fire along the outer edges of the burned zone. After knocking down these initial flames, they began a systematic sweep of the area to identify any remaining hotspots.Personnel from Girard, Lake City, and West Ridge worked across multiple sectors of the firegrounds. In several areas, crews discovered underground fires, where roots and a layer of smoldering “duff” – the dense, organic forest floor material – presented hidden risks. Using specialized forestry tools, they meticulously broke up and cleared this layer, ensuring that no embers could reignite or potentially spread to nearby fuel sources.Members of the Crawford Erie County Wildlands Crew concentrated on their designated anchor point, where a minor burnover had occurred. They worked along the Brandy Run Creek bed, where challenging, steep terrain added to the difficulty of the task. Crews worked extensively to ensure that all hotspots were eliminated and ensured that a fireline was well established in the area.Support came from additional crews and resources from A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co., Lake City Fire Company, Platea Volunteer Fire Company, Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department, West Ridge Fire Department, Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department, and Fuller Hose Company #1, all working together to ensure the area was thoroughly secured.

Published a year ago
vegetation fire

Wind-Driven Brush Fire in Girard Township Engulfs Structures, Requires Multi-Agency Effort

Girard Township, PA – Overnight, around midnight, A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co. was dispatched to a reported brush fire near 9160 Tannery Road. Erie County 911 received multiple calls, with one caller reporting explosions and another noting that the fire was spreading toward their home. Soon after, Fairview Fire and Rescue and Springfield Vol. Fire Dept. crews were dispatched to assist Girard. Upon arrival, 5401 reported heavy fire involvement and requested an additional tanker truck.Chief 540 arrived shortly afterward and immediately requested two more brush trucks and another engine. Lake City Fire Company was deployed for an engine, and Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department and Mckean Hose Company provided additional brush trucks. On scene, crews began pulling handlines and worked to establish firelines on the east and south sides of the blaze. Strong winds and challenging terrain complicated the response efforts.Crews confirmed that two structures had been destroyed and were already on the ground upon their arrival. Two vehicles were also found burning in the woods. The fire had spread across multiple acres of leaves and brush, requiring hours of work to contain, establish firelines, and complete mop-up operations across the affected area.Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department (for a tanker) along with Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department (for a brush truck and UTV) were also on scene.No further details are available at this time, and the cause of the fire remains undetermined. The fire marshal has been notified.Remember: there is a heightened fire threat due to the unusually dry conditions this season. The area remains highly susceptible to fire, with dry fuel, low relative humidity, and breezy conditions creating ideal circumstances for rapid fire growth and spread. Even small fires can become difficult to control under these conditions. To help prevent further risk, please take extra caution outdoors and avoid burning activities during this dry spell.

Published a year ago
vegetation fire

McKean Hose Company Battles Growing Brush Fire with Aid from Local Crews

McKean Township, PA – This evening, at around 5 PM, McKean Hose Company was dispatched to a reported brush fire near 8400 Pagan Road. 40L8 proceeded to the scene while Chief 400 responded to the station. Upon arrival, 40L8 requested assistance from two additional companies for brush trucks and asked Chief 400 to bring Brush Truck 409.Once on scene and with a better assessment of the situation, 40L8 reported an active fire spreading across approximately five acres, advancing quickly northward. Chief 400 was advised of the fire’s size, and the need for the Crawford Erie County Wildland Fire Crew was established. In the early stages of the operation, Lake City was requested to deploy a drone for aerial surveillance, helping ensure complete containment and to monitor for any embers that could ignite downwind.Tanker 435 was positioned at a hydrant on Pagan Road to fill brush trucks. On the fireground, crews began by cutting a fireline around the perimeter, while additional teams used Indian tanks to apply water in areas beyond the reach of forestry hoses. After establishing a fireline, crews reinforced it and commenced mop-up procedures to fully secure the area. The CEC Wildlands Crew assisted by cutting down trees that had ignited.Assisting McKean on scene included the support of Edinboro, Perry-Hi-Way, and the Crawford Erie County Wildland Fire Crew.The cause of the fire is due to an uncontrolled outside fire. Today’s incident underscores the heightened fire threat due to the unusually dry conditions this season. Despite recent light rain, the area remains highly susceptible to fire, with dry fuel, low relative humidity, and breezy conditions creating ideal circumstances for rapid fire growth and spread. Even small fires can become difficult to control under these conditions. To help prevent further risk, please take extra caution outdoors and avoid burning activities during this dry spell.

Published a year ago
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Swift Response by Cranesville Fire Department Controls Elk Creek Garage Fire

Elk Creek Township, PA – Just before midnight, Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to a reported garage fire near 10100 Whittaker Road. On dispatch, Erie County 911 advised that it was a first party caller reporting their garage being involved.  Chief 600 arrived on the scene to find a 40-by-40-foot garage with heavy fire visible from the front of the garage and declared it a working fire.Engine 604 was first to arrive and, following Chief 600’s directions, proceeded up the driveway to deploy handlines. The crew initiated an aggressive interior attack, quickly gaining control of the main body of the fire within five to ten minutes. Engine 602 arrived shortly after, positioned in the driveway, and provided Engine 604 with a large-diameter water supply line. Meanwhile, Tanker 595 set up a portable pond next to Engine 602, from which Engine 602 drafted water. Engine 643 also arrived to drop off additional personnel and then proceeded to establish a secondary water supply from a hydrant near SCI Albion.While operating on scene, crews discovered fire in the attic space. With no direct access, they cut a hole in the roof, while other teams opened the attic space from the front above the garage doors. Additional crews also accessed the soffit areas at the front corners of the garage to tackle visible flames. Crews conducted extensive overhaul operations on scene ensuring that hot spots were eliminated from the fire ground. Crews operated on scene for just over two and a half hours.The cause of the fire is currently unknown at this time. The fire marshal was notified per request from Chief 600. Assisting Cranesville included the support of Edinboro Fire Department, A.F. Dobler Hose (Girard), Platea Volunteer Fire Company, Springfield Volunteer Fire Company, Franklin Township Fire Department, and West County Paramedics. Springboro’s 21-5 stood by at Station 60 per Chief 600’s backfill request.

Published a year ago
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Cranesville Firefighters Lead Rapid Response to Albion Structure Fire

Albion, PA – Yesterday evening, just after 5 PM, first responders from Cranesville, along with mutual aid departments, were dispatched to a reported structure fire near Second Avenue in Albion. Cranesville’s Engine 604 responded within 4 minutes of the initial call and arrived on scene approximately 10 minutes after the initial call. Shortly after Engine 604 went en route, Rescue 544, Tanker 595, and Ladder 389 also went enroute to the scene.Upon arrival, Chief 600 reported a two-story residential structure with an exterior fire that had already been extinguished prior to the fire department’s arrival. Crews on scene conducted a thorough check of the structure for any further fire extension. Chief 600 placed all additional units, except for Station 60 units and Ladder 389, on standby.After confirming there was no extension to the structure, Chief 600 maintained units 602 and 604 on scene and released all other responding units. The Pennsylvania State Police and Fire Marshal were requested to investigate the incident. The cause is currently unknown and is being investigated.It was reported that before the fire department’s arrival, neighbors had used garden hoses to successfully extinguish the fire.Mutual aid was provided by departments from Edinboro, Springfield, Platea, Franklin Township, Girard, and Springboro.

Published a year ago
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Firefighters Contain Blaze from Out-of-Control Burn at Abandoned Structure on Meadville Road

Platea, PA – This evening, at approximately 6:40 PM, first responders from the Platea Volunteer Fire Company and several other west county departments were dispatched to a reported working structure fire in the vicinity of 8500 Meadville Road. Platea's Chief 580 was the first to arrive on scene and reported a fully involved fire consuming a two-story abandoned house. Upon assessment, Chief 580 determined that the incident stemmed from an out-of-control controlled burn and quickly took command of the situation.Chief 580 updated the assignment, requesting Platea’s Tanker 595 and Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department's Engine 602 to proceed directly to the scene while placing all other incoming units on standby. Once Engine 602 and Tanker 595 arrived, crews quickly deployed two handlines to protect nearby exposures and to slow the spread of the fire. Tanker 595 provided a direct water supply to Engine 602 through a supply line to ensure continuous flow during suppression operations.Shortly after initial suppression efforts began, Chief 580 requested additional support for water supply operations and directed Fairview Fire and Rescue's Tanker 525 to continue into the scene. Simultaneously, Chief 601 relayed instructions for Engine 604 to proceed to Sun Lake Drive to establish a reliable water supply point utilizing a dry hydrant. After approximately 35 minutes of coordinated firefighting efforts, Chief 580 marked the fire under control at around 7:15 PM. By around 8 PM, Chief 580 released all units from the scene and turned the property back over the property owner.The incident was effectively managed through prompt resource allocation and decisive action, preventing the fire from spreading to nearby structures.Prior to being placed on standby, A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co., Fairview Fire and Rescue, Springfield Vol. Fire Dept., A.F. Dobler Hose & Ladder Co., Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department, Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department, Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department, and West County Paramedic Association were dispatched to the fire.

Published a year ago
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Rollover Accident on Route 98 Causes Downed Power Lines

Franklin Township, PA – This morning around 10 AM, Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department and Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident involving a rollover and downed power lines near 10330 Route 98. Unit 390 was first to arrive, finding a pickup truck off the roadway and into a pole, but upright. Additionally, no entrapment was reported and two occupants were out of the vehicle. REA Electric crews were notified and on site, addressing the downed power lines.Franklin Township fire police managed traffic using a single lane on Route 98, maintaining northbound and southbound flow, while emergency crews were on scene.One person was transported via Edinboro’s 388 to AHN Saint Vincent. Pennsylvania State Police were also on scene performing an accident investigation.

Published 2 years ago
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Early Morning Blaze Destroys McKean Township Home; Firefighters from Multiple Departments Respond

McKean Township, PA – Early this morning at approximately 1:45 AM, firefighters of Mckean Hose Company and other mutual aid departments were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the vicinity of 3300 East Stancliff Road.While enroute, crews were advised that the fire originated in the living room. Within six minutes of dispatch, Erie County Department of Public Safety advised command that they received two additional calls reporting that they could see a house on fire.Shortly after, Medic 2 was the first to arrive on scene. Upon arrival, they reported a working fire, which was rapidly consuming the structure. Their assessment revealed a fully involved fire, with flames spreading throughout the house. Importantly, Medic 2 also relayed the critical information that all occupants were successfully able to exit the structure, a vital piece of news that allowed firefighters to focus entirely on combating the blaze without the immediate concern of rescue operations.Engine 405 arrived next, swiftly deploying onboard water to protect nearby exposures and suppressing the side of the fire closest to these risks. Incident command, led by Chief 400, called for additional resources, dispatching an engine from Stancliff (Waterford) and a tanker from Franklin Township. At this point, and during the entire operations, crews operated on a defensive exterior attack only due to the severity of the fire.Kuhl Hose’s Engine 683 established a water supply at 2489 East Stancliff Road, just east of the scene approximately 1.3 miles. Engine 383 then set up a portable pond between itself and Engine 405, drafting water to support three active lines, including two hand lines and a blitzfire. Fairview was subsequently requested to provide an additional tanker.The homeowner and their dog escaped unharmed. The fire marshal was called to investigate, and the American Red Cross was notified to assist the displaced occupants.The response was a collaborative effort, with McKean Hose Company being supported on scene by Stancliff Hose Company, Waterford PA, Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department, Perry Hi-Way Hose Company, Fairview Fire and Rescue, Kuhl Hose Fire Department, and Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department. Pennsylvania State Police were also on scene.

Published 2 years ago