On November 2nd, just before 9p.m. Engine 1 was dispatched along with Exeter(Co25) and Lower Alsace(Co4) on the second alarm to 600 S. 19th St at the former Lincoln Chemicals to assist Reading City on a working structure fire. They had been dispatched shortly before and were faced with a large working fire in this abandoned 3 story building which went to defensive operations immediately. Multiple supply lines were used which quickly taxed the water system in this area of the city. County units were used to place supply lines from more distant hydrants on better water mains to assist in supplying adequate water to city units. At one point in the fire there were 4 aerials in service as well as several step guns. Norfolk Southern was forced to halt train traffic past the scene as well. This is the second fire at this location this week, both of which are under investigation by the Fire Marshall’s office. County units were able to begin clearing the scene just before 4:30a.m.
