Engine 22-1 handles a brake fire on a tri-axle dump truck in Franklin Township.
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WGFC firefighters cooled this brake fire on Carriage Run.
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June 13, 2024 |
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West Grove Fire Company units were dispatched for a reported vehicle fire in Franklin Township at 1:45pm Tuesday.
The fire company responded with Engines 22-1 and 22-3, Rescue 22 and Tanker 22, as well as an ambulance and fire police. Initial reports indicated a possible garbage truck on fire, however arriving WGFC units found a tri-axle dump truck with a fire and smoke in the area of the brakes on the third axle. Engine 22-1 stretched a hose line to extinguish the fire and cool the brakes.
Units were on scene for approximately 30 minutes. |
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Units: |
Engine 22-1, Tanker 22, Rescue 22, Engine 22-3, Ambulance 22, Fire Police |
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Mutual Aid: |
PA State Police |
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