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Written by Brian Bittner
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| June 15, 2009 |
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At approximatley 0600 hrs, the company was dispatched for a building fire at 921 Pike St in Lemont. Chief J. Martin (503) arrived at the address and confirmed a working fire with smoking showing from the eves. Chief Kuchmay (502) immediately requested an extra Engine and Truck on the box. Chief Clouser (500) arrived and requested a second alarm. Chief Kuchmay (502) and Engine 510 arrived simultaneously and immediately went to work. Fire conditions were discovered on the second floor in a business. A quick attack by the Engine crew and coordinated ventialtion efforts by the Truck Co held the fire in place and a quick knock down occcurred. Extensive salvage and overhaul was needed for the incident. To note, the building is the Lemont House. This is a historic building having connections with the Underground Railroad. The fire is currently under investigation by the Centre Region Fire Marshal Office.
Truck 216 and Engine 111 from Bellefonte Fire Department transferred to Station 5 during the incident.
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| Units on Scene: E510,E514,E512,E810,E310,T516,T517,T217,R518 |
| In the Command: Chief S. Clouser (500) |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 24 June 2009 )
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