State College Borough crews came across a working fire on the 500 Block of East Beaver Avenue at approximately 0645. 595 (Kuchmay) arrived to find a 3 story dwelling with fire showing from all sides of division 3 with reports of one occupant unaccounted for. Crews made had a quick knockdown of the fire using Truck 517's Master stream and then used several hand lines for mop up. One male victim was located. Crews worked through the morning allowing for a detailed investigation.

Units operating were Engines 510, 512, 513, 514, Trucks 517 and 216, Rescue 518, Fire Police from Co. 5 and 3, EMS from Centre Lifelink and the county mobile command vehicle. The Centre Region was covered by Engines 810, 212 and Rescue 318 during this incident.!