On October 17 shortly after 1:30a.m. Mt. Penn was dispatched along with Lower Alsace (Co 4) to the 600 block of S. 20th St. in the boro for a reported vehicle fire. As crews were responding dispatch advised that the police were on location with a well involved vehicle which Deputy 1 (Wertz) confirmed upon his arrival. The crew from Engine 1 placed one line in service to extinguish the fire and Co 4 stood ready to provide assistance with tools and extra water. Crews cleared the scene in about 30 minutes. This fire currently remains under investigation.
Photos courtesy of Jeff Wertz.
