Steve Roth of 911Photography in south central Pennsylvania submitted the following images and description from a fire in the Borough of New Oxford, PA on February 10, 2013
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At approximately 01:50 hours, Box Alarm 33-13 was alerted for a house fire with entrapment at 115 Lincoln Way East, in the Borough of New Oxford. Chief 33 responded and was informed that the police department was on-scene with heavy smoke showing. He requested the working fire and then struck the 2nd Alarm upon arrival for heavy fire from the rear of a two-story, brick structure with exposures in very close proximity.
Steve Roth photo
Steve Roth photo
The chief advised incoming units there were live arching power lines on the ground to the rear of the building. Engine 33-1 arrived, laying a five inch supply line, while Truck 33 took position on side Alpha, throwing ground ladders and then the stick to the roof. Engine 33-2 arrived to the rear of the building, advancing hand lines to the rear burning porch.
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Steve Roth photo
Heavy smoke and fire conditions met interior companies at the bathroom and kitchen area. At the 42-minute mark, a decision was made to evacuate the building. Crews were later sent back in to open the walls and ceilings while water and foam was used to get in the deep seated areas of fire. The fire was placed under control sometime around 0400. Eleven people were left homeless.
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Many companies assisted on scene and several departments completed station transfers.
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