Working Truck Fire in Newlinville
 
By Firefighter/EMT Adam Grossman
February 26, 2016
 

Flames were coming from the engine compartment and smoke could be seen from miles away as firefighters were responding to a reported auto fire Friday afternoon in the unit block of Newlinville Road in East Fallowfield.

Just before 1330, Westwood Fire and EMS arrived to find a truck well involved with flames. Firefighters deployed an 1-3/4" hose line up the drive way to deliver water to the fire for suppression.

Westwood Fire Chief McWilliams stated, "Thankfully from our quick response the flames were contained to the truck and did not spread to the adjacent vehicles or structures." McWilliams said the fire was under control just three minutes after firefighters arrived.

McWilliams reported no injuries during the incident and the cause of the fire was under investigation.
 
Units: Engine 44-5, Ambulance 44-1
 
A truck was on fire on Newlinville Road in East Fallowfield Township.
A truck was on fire on Newlinville Road in East Fallowfield Township.
Westwood firefighters use a hose line to extinguish the truck on fire.
Westwood firefighters use a hose line to extinguish the truck on fire.
 
The fire was quickly knocked down and overhauled.
The fire was quickly knocked down and overhauled.
Engine 44-5 on scene at the bottom of the driveway.
Engine 44-5 on scene at the bottom of the driveway.
 
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Chief McWilliams checks the exposures for fire spread.
Chief McWilliams checks the exposures for fire spread.
 
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A 200' attack line was stretched up the driveway to extinguish the fire.
A 200' attack line was stretched up the driveway to extinguish the fire.
 
Chief McWilliams oversees the operation.
Chief McWilliams oversees the operation.
Engine 44-5 fills up with water after the fire at a fire hydrant on W. 11th Avenue.
Engine 44-5 fills up with water after the fire at a fire hydrant on W. 11th Avenue.