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Date-7-1-08   Time-08:04   Type-Dump Truck Fire   Box-49-15

McAdoo Fire And EMS dispatched for vehicle fire at 657 S Kennedy Drive. Upon arrival of first officer found a Tri-axle dump truck fully involved. Burning fuel from melted saddle tank noted. Operator out of vehicle at this time. Fire impinging on fuel pumps and canopy of gas station. Engine 49-15 laid 800' of LDH into the scene and aggressive attack made to control fire and protect pumps and structure. Total of two hand lines pulled and foam used to control fire. Once fire suppression was completed damming procedures were started to control environmental damage. State DEP called to scene due to fluid spill on roadway and into storm drain system. McAdoo Fire and EMS were assisted at the scene by Tresckow and Hazle twp Fire. Kline Twp police also on the scene along with PA DEP. Hazleton Environmental completed cleanup at the scene.

Units On Scene

McAdoo Engine 49-15

Hazle Twp Engine, Rescue

Tresckow Engine

McAdoo BLS