Northwest Pennsylvania Scanner

04/24/2024

Millcreek (Erie County) - Potholder on fire on a stove in a residence in the 100 block of Fieldstone Way.

04/24/2024

On Saturday, April 20th, members of Station 15 supported the Bradford Township Supervisors request for volunteers to clean up the township. Township supervisors and township employees were joined by over 20 additional volunteers and spent over 3 hours picking up 160 bags of trash as part of Earth Week. We want to thank all those who helped make Bradford Township a cleaner place to live!

04/24/2024

Erie (Erie County) - Residential structure fire reported at Brown Avenue and Liberty Street. Caller reports light smoke coming from a house.

Update: Command advising smoke is from a burn barrel, no fire in the house

04/23/2024

Erie (Erie County) - Reported possible structure fire at 815 Plum St. Caller reports an odor of smoke in the building. Engine 11, Engine 6, Engine 8, Tower 2, and Battalion Chief 324 dispatched.

This will be a multi story, multi residence building.

04/21/2024

Stickney (McKean County) - Possible brush fire reported in the area of 4001 Washington Street, at Willow Bay Campground, on the Allegheny National Forest. Caller says she can see a large amount of smoke, not sure what's burning.

04/21/2024

Erie (Erie County) - Multi residential structure fire reported in the 1200 block of East 21st Street. Caller reports there is smoke in the apartment and they are unable to get out.

Engine 13 on scene with light smoke caused from cooking, no fire, canceling other companies.

04/20/2024

This occurred a few miles north of Altoona. Make sure you fully extinguish all campfires; it is not worth the risk!

April 20, 1997 - LODD
Pilot/Firefighter Walter John Hirth, Jr., 45
Co-Pilot William W. Babka, 34
Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry. Blandburg, PA
On April 20, 1997, John Hirth and William Babka, flying a PV2 (B26) Tanker 38, were dropping water on a forest fire started by an unattended campfire. After leveling for the drop, the aircraft was affected by a downdraft from wind gusts. Winds were gusting to 18 knots (21 mph). Terrain was mountainous and smoke from the fire had an impact on visibility. One wing impacted trees and the airplane stripped off the tops of trees for approximately 100 feet before coming to rest. The crew did not survive.

Photo: Co-Pilot William W. Babka

04/20/2024

Emporium (Cameron County) - Multi story residence on fire in the 1800 block of Old West Creek Road. Smoke showing.

04/18/2024

Like most of the waters, the Brokenstraw Creek is running high.

04/18/2024

Penfield (Clearfield County) - Vehicle fire reported on I-80 westbound near mile marker 109.

This will be a fully involved tractor trailer.

04/18/2024

Police training is scheduled to occur in a residential area of St. Marys on Friday 19, 2024 throughout the morning and afternoon hours. Residents may observe multiple law enforcement officers wearing tactical uniforms and body armor. There is no cause for concern during this structured training event.

04/18/2024

DuBois (Clearfield County) - Bicycle vs vehicle accident at Chestnut Avenue and South 8th Street. Caller reports a child riding a bike struck a parked vehicle and was knocked unconscious for a short time.

FD not needed, Rescue 37 to continue alone.

04/18/2024

Kersey (Elk County) - Single vehicle accident at the intersection of Brandy Camp Road and West Main Street. One person with a possible head injury.

04/18/2024

Erie (Erie County) - Caller reports a vehicle accident involving three cars at 11th and Walsh.

04/18/2024

Edinboro (Erie County) - Vehicle accident reported on I-79 northbound at mile marker 163. Caller reports a single vehicle into a tree.

04/18/2024

Radar update as of 745PM.

No severe storms as of yet, but a Special Weather Statement is issued for Warren County PA for a strong thunderstorms with 50MPH wind gust.

04/16/2024

This afternoon we plan to ignite a prescribed fire at the Buckaloons Bean Fields near Irvine, PA. A column of smoke will be visible. Please use caution on area roadways as emergency vehicles and smoke may be present. We are using fire to improve the ecological conditions of the grassland. For maps, more information, and updates please view the Spring Prescribed Fire plan on Inciweb - https://inciweb.nwcg.gov/incident-information/paalf-spring-prescribed-fire-plan-2024

04/15/2024

Warren (Warren County) - Vehicle on fire at 23 Elm Street.

04/14/2024

Emporium (Cameron County) - Caller reporting a small brush fire in the area of the cross on Murrays Mountain Road. The address given for this incident is 954 Murray's Mountain Road.

04/14/2024

Weedville (Elk County) - Small brush fire reported at 1319 Spring Run Road. Caller reports the fire is spreading and jumping to different places.

04/14/2024

Ridgway (Elk County) - Small brush fire reported at 4330 Grant Road. Caller advised the fire is spreading.

04/14/2024

This morning’s storm wreaked havoc around the area including this damaged telephone pole on Cornen Street in the city.
Photo courtesy of J.Bradish

04/14/2024

Erie (Erie County) - Structure fire reported in the 2700 block of Cascade Street. Caller reports smoke all throughout the house.

Engine 12, Engine 6, Engine 11, Tower 2, and Battalion Chief 324 dispatched on the first alarm.

04/14/2024

St Marys (Elk County) - Vehicle accident involving two vehicles reported in the area of 802 South Saint Marys Street, with one vehicle leaking antifreeze.

04/14/2024

Millcreek Township (Erie County) - Fire alarm activation reported at LECOM Senior Living Center, at 5535 Peach Street.

Firefighters on location reporting no fire here, but one person is trapped in an elevator, working on getting them out now.

04/14/2024

Erie (Erie County) - Report of a commercial structure fire at Okey's Automotive, 625 West 18th Street. Caller reports light smoke showing in the office on the first floor.

Engine 12, Engine 6, Engine 11, Tower 4, and Battalion Chief 324 dispatched on the first alarm. 10:14am

04/14/2024

Erie (Erie County) - Occupants reported to be trapped in an elevator at 811 State Street (Warner Theatre).

Erie FD Engine 8 and Tower 2 responding.

04/13/2024

The SPC has upgraded portions of central Pennsylvania to an Enhanced risk on Sunday. The main impact will be the damaging winds, though we can't rule out the potential for hail or tornadoes. Stay weather aware!

04/13/2024

Erie (Erie County) - Vehicle accident with injuries in front of 3407 Liberty Street. Two cars involved. Engine 12 responding.

04/13/2024

Warren (Warren County) - Alarms activated at the United Refinery with a strong odor of natural gas in the area.

Also a power outage in the area. WFD is responding.