SPRINGFIELD, MASS -- A two alarm fire destroyed a three-story apartment building in Springfield. When
firefighters arrived at 54-56 Cleveland Street, flames were so intense firefighters could not even enter the
building to search for victims. Several people were forced out into the cold just after 4 o'clock Tuesday
morning. It is still unclear whether anyone is inside the building at this time. One side of the building was
fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. The fire then quickly spread to the entire building,
creating a dangerous situation for firefighters. According to Fire Department Spokesperson Dennis Leger it
appears the fire started in the back of the building. The roof eventually collapsed, and the building is a
total loss. Nine apartments have been destroyed, and 43 people have been displaced from their homes.
The Red Cross is helping five of the nine families who lived in the building find temporary housing.
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firefighters arrived at 54-56 Cleveland Street, flames were so intense firefighters could not even enter the
building to search for victims. Several people were forced out into the cold just after 4 o'clock Tuesday
morning. It is still unclear whether anyone is inside the building at this time. One side of the building was
fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived. The fire then quickly spread to the entire building,
creating a dangerous situation for firefighters. According to Fire Department Spokesperson Dennis Leger it
appears the fire started in the back of the building. The roof eventually collapsed, and the building is a
total loss. Nine apartments have been destroyed, and 43 people have been displaced from their homes.
The Red Cross is helping five of the nine families who lived in the building find temporary housing.
COURTESY OF JOHN DeFOREST JR.
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| Heavy Fire Destroys Apartment Building, Massachusetts 04.03.2007 |
MIFFLIN COUNTY, PA -- At 0332Hrs. this morning, Mifflin and Juniata County units were called to US Rt 22/322
in the Narrows for an overturned Tractor Trailer with injuries. MC Engine 4-1 arrived to find a T/T
overturned on the jersey barriers, 1 occupant with head injury. The entire roadway was blocked. The frame
was totally dislodged from the tractor, also tearing away the saddle tanks and both axles. The Trailer/hauler
was loaded with powdered concrete. Units put down oil dry and assisted EMS with packaging of the patient.
As of 1130, US 22/322 was still CLOSED, detours were established by PennDOT and local fire police. Units o/s
were Mifflin County Engine 4-1, 4-2, Rescue 14-1, FAME EMS - Juniata County Rescue 29, Engine 22, Engine
12-1 (Traffic Control), Traffic 38, Central Juniata EMS - Mifflin County Regional PD, PSP Lewistown.
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in the Narrows for an overturned Tractor Trailer with injuries. MC Engine 4-1 arrived to find a T/T
overturned on the jersey barriers, 1 occupant with head injury. The entire roadway was blocked. The frame
was totally dislodged from the tractor, also tearing away the saddle tanks and both axles. The Trailer/hauler
was loaded with powdered concrete. Units put down oil dry and assisted EMS with packaging of the patient.
As of 1130, US 22/322 was still CLOSED, detours were established by PennDOT and local fire police. Units o/s
were Mifflin County Engine 4-1, 4-2, Rescue 14-1, FAME EMS - Juniata County Rescue 29, Engine 22, Engine
12-1 (Traffic Control), Traffic 38, Central Juniata EMS - Mifflin County Regional PD, PSP Lewistown.
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| Over Turned Tractor Trailer Closes US RT 22/322, Mifflin County, PA 04.04.2007 |
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EPHRATA BOROUGH, PA -- Around 0100Hrs. The Rescue Local was transmitted to the area of the 400 Block
of West Main Street. LCWC reported one vehicle went over the bridge into the Cocalico Creek, Over turned
with one trapped. Ephrata Borough PD and Ambulance 112-1 arrived seconds after dispatch to find a mini
van in the water over turned with one male patient still inside. EMS & PD went into the water to check on
the male in the van, EMS assisted the patient out of the vehicle and the water. Rescue Squad 115 arrived
on scene as the rescue of the patient was completed and provided lighting and Assisted Engine Company
15 with hazard and fluid Control in the creek. Command later into the incident requested Hazmat 29 to the
scene for fluids in the water. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO OF THE RESCUE
of West Main Street. LCWC reported one vehicle went over the bridge into the Cocalico Creek, Over turned
with one trapped. Ephrata Borough PD and Ambulance 112-1 arrived seconds after dispatch to find a mini
van in the water over turned with one male patient still inside. EMS & PD went into the water to check on
the male in the van, EMS assisted the patient out of the vehicle and the water. Rescue Squad 115 arrived
on scene as the rescue of the patient was completed and provided lighting and Assisted Engine Company
15 with hazard and fluid Control in the creek. Command later into the incident requested Hazmat 29 to the
scene for fluids in the water. MORE PICTURES AND VIDEO OF THE RESCUE
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| Mini Van Over Turned In Creek w/One Still Inside, Lancaster County, PA 04.07.2007 |
PENN HILLS, PA -- Around 9:30am on Good Friday, Penn Hills stations 226, 227 and 223 were dispatched to
506 Guylyn Drive with possible entrapment. Police arrived on scene and found a 2 story brick structure with
heavy fire on the first floor. Police soon discovered that all occupants were out of the home. The fire
burned for almost 2 hours before firefighters could control the blaze. The home was completely destroyed
and the Penn Hills fire marshal is still investigating the cause of the fire.
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506 Guylyn Drive with possible entrapment. Police arrived on scene and found a 2 story brick structure with
heavy fire on the first floor. Police soon discovered that all occupants were out of the home. The fire
burned for almost 2 hours before firefighters could control the blaze. The home was completely destroyed
and the Penn Hills fire marshal is still investigating the cause of the fire.
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| Working House Fire, Allegheny County, PA 04.06.2007 |
CHERRY HILL, NJ -- At 15:42 hours the Cherry Hill Fire Department, BLS, and ALS were dispatched to a report
of an explosion at the Cherry Hill Mall complex. Responding apparatus were advised that the explosion
reportedly occurred in the JC Penny's wing. Engine 1352 and HAZMAT 13 arrived and set - up forward
command while Battalion 1303 arrived and set up unified command in the parking lot. After recon it was
determined that a water bottle exploded and that there was no injuries. Cherry Hill Police,Camden County
Bomb Squad,Cherry Hill SWAT team, Camden County Fire Marshals Office, and the Department of
Environmental Protection were all on scene. The incident remains under investigation.
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of an explosion at the Cherry Hill Mall complex. Responding apparatus were advised that the explosion
reportedly occurred in the JC Penny's wing. Engine 1352 and HAZMAT 13 arrived and set - up forward
command while Battalion 1303 arrived and set up unified command in the parking lot. After recon it was
determined that a water bottle exploded and that there was no injuries. Cherry Hill Police,Camden County
Bomb Squad,Cherry Hill SWAT team, Camden County Fire Marshals Office, and the Department of
Environmental Protection were all on scene. The incident remains under investigation.
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| Bomb Scare At Cherry Hill Mall, Camden County, NJ 04.07.2007 |
BELTSVILLE, MD -- The Rescue Local was transmitted to the area of S/B I-95 on the Exit to Powdermill Road.
Companies arrived On scene reporting a PIC with one auto well off. Crews worked on two patients, one was
a working code and the other was a trauma and was transported by MSP Trooper 8.
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Companies arrived On scene reporting a PIC with one auto well off. Crews worked on two patients, one was
a working code and the other was a trauma and was transported by MSP Trooper 8.
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| Serious PIC w/Auto Fire, Prince George's County, MD 04.07.2007 |
CHILLUM, MD -- BOX 44 was transmitted to 5714 16th Avenue for the reported apartment on fire. Units
arrived with smoke showing from the building. Companies went to work and found a room off on the 3rd
floor. Companies made quick of the fire and held the fire to the room from where it started.
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arrived with smoke showing from the building. Companies went to work and found a room off on the 3rd
floor. Companies made quick of the fire and held the fire to the room from where it started.
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| Working Apartment Fire, Prince George's County, MD 04.07.2007 |
DRUMORE TOWNSHIP, PA -- BOX 513 was transmitted to 1573 Furniss Road for the reported barn on fire.
Deputy 513 arrived and gave the update of a 40 x 100 barn well off. Engine 513-1 along with Tanker 513,
started suppression efforts as surrounding companies still made the response. Once on scene, Tower 57
(Quarryville) set up and started ladder piping the barn. Crews battled through the early morning hours to
control the blaze as it was marked under control around 0200Hrs.
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Deputy 513 arrived and gave the update of a 40 x 100 barn well off. Engine 513-1 along with Tanker 513,
started suppression efforts as surrounding companies still made the response. Once on scene, Tower 57
(Quarryville) set up and started ladder piping the barn. Crews battled through the early morning hours to
control the blaze as it was marked under control around 0200Hrs.
MORE PICTURES & VIDEO COURTESY OF PUMPFIRE STAFF MEMBER TOM AMICO
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| More Work For The Southern End, Lancaster County, PA 04.07.2007 |