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Written by Jason Troup
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August 18, 2009
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| At approximately 4:30 PM the Alpha's were dispatched to 906 Oakwood Ave. in Patton Township for a working building fire. Reporting parties were advising the 911 center of flames showing from the 1st division of a 2 story apartment building, given the information provided Assistant Chief S. Kauffman (504) requested an additional engine from Boalsburg. Captain B. Bittner (592) and Patton Township Police arrived on scene first and confirmed a working fire. |
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As units were responding Capt. Bittner reported that police may have knockdown on the fire with dry chemical extinguishers. Engine 510 arrived on scene and began overhaul operations on the exterior of the building where the fire had occurred. Truck 517 arrived and its crew made access to the second division to check for extension to the attic area.
The fire caused extensive damage to the exterior of the building with minor extension to the walls of the second division.
The Centre Region Fire Marshal was on scene to investigate and is stating that the fire may have been caused by a lightning strike from a severe thunderstorm that moved through the area a short time before the fire started. The Fire Marshal's office and the Patton Township Police are continuing their investigation.
All occupants of the apartment building evacuated safely.
Photos courtesy of W. Schneider of Centre Region Codes Office.
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| Units on Scene: Engines 510, 513, 310, 514, 512, Truck 517, Rescue 518, Command 534, Fire Police 536, Centre LifeLink EMS, Patton Township Police, Centre Region Fire Marshal's Office
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Command: Assistant Chief S. Kauffman (504)
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Last Updated ( Friday, 21 August 2009 )
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