Outbuilding Fire Around
4pm Harrisburg Fire Department was alerted to a possible house
fire. Harrisburg 11 along with Engine 2 arrived to find a
outbuilding fully involved with exposure on house and 1/2 acre
brush fire. HB11 established command as Engine 2's crew pulled
attack lines to protect the house and control the fire.
Train vs. Truck On Wednesday February 4th 2009 around 10am The Harrisburg
FD was dispatched to a MVA involving an Amtrak Train and Tractor
Trailer. Harrisburg Engine 1, Engine 2 along with a CCEMS 10 and 4
were assigned pt care and evaluated approximately 15 +
passengers/crew as well as the driver of the tractor trailer
truck.
MVA with Pin-in Harrisburg
Fire Department was alerted to a motor vehicle accident with
pin-in on NC Highway 49 at Caldwell Road. Harrisburg Engine 1
arrived to find a two car MVA with confirm pin-in.
Severe Storms Keep
Companies Busy Harrisburg
Fire Department responded to several possible house fires from
lightning strikes. Harrisburg Engines 1 & 2, as well as the
other assisting departments, were committed on numerous
assignments. Harrisburg Ladder 1 responded to a residence struck
by lightning. While Ladder 1’s crew investigated the residence,
a bystander advised Captain Gill that the residence next door
was also struck and that there was fire coming from the attic.
