1912 S. Delaware St. - At 09:05 Allentown transmitted the box for the above address for a house fire. The fire was reported to be under the rear deck. Engine 11, Engine 14, Engine 6, Truck 1 and Battalion 3 (Scheirer) responded on the box. Upon leaving their quarters, B/C 3 and Engine 11 reported heavy smoke in the area of the box. B/C 3 reported a M/O/R with heavy fire and quickly transmitted the 2nd alarm. With the fire moving quickly, the fire in no time engulfed 3 homes and B/C 3 transmitted the 3rd alarm. 2nd Alarm: Engine 4, 13, air 1, car 40 3rd Alarm: Truck 2 Engine 11 was being repaired and the crew was in a SUV and Engine 9 was also being repaired. Both reserve engines were out of service and Truck 2 broke down on the fire scene. An Allentown Firefighter lost his house in this blaze and a fundraiser is being organized. Please go to www.newsworking.org for more information on how you can donate.
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