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EMSWORTH STRUCTURE FIRE 5 WESTERN AVENUE 05/25/2007 : On Friday, May 25, 2007 at approximately 4:35 p.m. Allegheny County 9-1-1 received a call from an employee at 5 Western Avenue in Emsworth, reporting a fire on the 2nd floor of the building, evacuation in progress. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; Emsworth (Station 148), Ben Avon (Station 109), Northwest EMS (Station 192) and Ohio Township police. 148 Engine 2 arrived on the scene within minutes and reported smoke showing from a 1 ½ story, 60’ x 60’ brick commercial structure. 109 Engine 1 hit the hydrant at the intersection of Forest and Western Avenues. Command requested Stowe Township R.I.T. (Fleming Park Station 275) and (Presston Station 277) at approximately 4:45 p.m. Crews advanced attack lines into the structure, where they encountered moderate heat and smoke in the attic area of the structure. Support crews laddered the structure and initiated ventilation of the roof. Command requested that Avalon (Station 103) be dispatched for additional manpower at approximately 4:50 p.m. Interior crews initiated an aggressive attack and made a quick knock down on the fire. Crews began checking for extension. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 5:05 p.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extended period of time, performing overhaul operations and clean up. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which was confined to the attic area and caused minimal damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

EMSWORTH STRUCTURE FIRE 5 WESTERN AVENUE 05/25/2007

On Friday, May 25, 2007 at approximately 4:35 p.m. Allegheny County 9-1-1 received a call from an employee at 5 Western Avenue in Emsworth, reporting a fire on the 2nd floor of the building, evacuation in progress. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; Emsworth (Station 148), Ben Avon (Station 109), Northwest EMS ...

Updated: May 26, 2007 6:25am PST

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