Fire erupts at Mercersburg home, sparks safety measures, Mercersburg PA
Fire & ArsonA fire was reported and contained at a Mercersburg residence, prompting safety measures including ventilation and road closures to protect residents and responders.
Audio|Source: Franklin County Fire Operations
05:26
Transcript:
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Chief 9 units are spying 3716 Mercersburg Road.
00:03
We got a call from the resident about smoke in the house near the chimney area.
00:09
We sent a carbine link and saw smoke throughout, pushing from around the chimney in the living room area.
00:21
2231.
00:27
Chief's non-booker.
00:33
Brian, I'm going to do nine ones on the scene.
00:35
I got a two and a half story.
00:39
Masonry foundation.
00:40
Nothing evident.
00:41
Alpha, Delta.
00:43
Out investigating.
00:49
This is nine ones on the scene.
00:50
Two and a half story.
00:53
Nelson Ovenant, Alphadella, 2230.
01:00
We advise we did not lay out from the driveway.
01:07
Okay.
01:08
Engine tanker 18, pull in behind a POV with a blue light.
01:12
Stay here at the end of the lane.
01:15
We can hand jack the line if need be, leave room for a truck to access the driveway.
01:21
Judge Chief, Frank Lodge, Tanger, Tee's on the seat.
01:25
You all by the Empire Forward.
01:28
That's correct.
01:29
Franklin Chief 9, Car 9's on scene.
01:32
I'll establish command at Car 9.
01:38
Okay, car 9, 2235.
01:43
Frank and Fire Chief, just shut down.
01:46
Mercersburg Road near Lamar Netter.
01:49
All right.
01:54
Command 9, Vise, Lamar.
01:56
Do Command 9.
01:59
Good.
02:02
Initial reports: small fire in living room, coming from the wall where old fireplace used to be.
02:09
Initial readings show about 100 degrees going to basement to evaluate.
02:14
Seen crew come in; we have to take this cover off at least.
02:18
Video confirms well from homeowner.
02:20
She had a fire behind this panel.
02:27
Okay, 18 screws on his way up.
02:30
Command all incoming units, level one, stay in your line direction except truck and rescue squad.
02:36
You two report to the scene.
02:43
Engine 9-1, Sheriff, can you get me a 360?
02:52
Interior to command 9.
02:53
Base is clear.
02:55
No issues in the basement.
02:56
It's localized to first floor where 18 is working.
03:03
Chief 9, we've got it opened up.
03:06
It's fresh.
03:07
You have fire evidence.
03:11
Okay, 3-2.
03:14
Go ahead and send your manpower to front of engine 9-1.
03:17
You have an officer on board?
03:21
Copy that, negative.
03:23
Franklin, 3-2 is on scene.
03:26
Engine 3-2.
03:27
As Tuesday launch ready, it starts it.
03:32
Engine 322.2238.
03:40
Command to Interior, System 49 to be fire attack enroute to your location.
03:49
Copy, I'm working upstairs, knocking fire on first.
03:54
I'm going to start that fly.
03:58
As soon as I get specialty on scene, I'll get ventilation set up, prepare to be initiated.
04:05
I won't charge house until you advise.
04:12
Command Chief 18.
04:18
Go ahead, go ahead.
04:21
Chief, get ahead, take safety for me, get me a 360.
04:25
All right, stay in line.
04:32
Still talking about entire now we're there.
04:36
All right, Judge Attacker 3, I'll see.
04:38
Engine Attacker 3, 22, 39.
04:42
Command, Truck, 42.2.2.
04:48
Go ahead.
04:51
Okay, we have fire from chimney at this time.
04:53
You arrive on scene, take the lane.
04:56
Position beside engine 9-1.
04:58
Blocked by pine tree, but access to chimney possible.
05:04
I copy. We're on the team now.
05:06
Drop 42-2240.
05:09
Frank Command 9.
05:12
Go ahead.
05:13
35 total personnel box complete.
05:17
Plus ambulance crew and chiefs.
05:21
Also heavy attacker.
05:23
Washington Tanger 4 and Tanger 9 responding, Tanger 9 out drive around.
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Location mentioned:
Mercersburg Rd, Mercersburg, PA 17236
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