| On Saturday December 1st just after 5pm the Company was dispatched to the 900 blk of Walnut Street in Valley Township for an electrical fire in the basement.
Assistant Chief Scott responded within 2 minutes and was advised that the occupants reported an odor of something burning in the basement and the lights had flickered off and on.
Engine 44-5 responded with Deputy Fire Chief Deckman and a crew of 4.
Assistant Chief Scott arrived and reported a ranch style house with nothing showing, and established, "Walnut Street Command" Engine 44-5 arrived shortly after.
Crews entered the house with hand tools, a water can, and a dry powder fire extinguisher. Once inside, crews reported back to Command that a fire was actively burning at the electrical panel in the basement. The Dry powder extinguisher was used due to being and electrical fire and water is not recommended to be used on electricity.
Once extinguished crews ventilated the smoke and powder. Walnut Street Command requested the assistance of PECO to secure the electrical meter due to the burning of the wires surrounding the panel.
Assistant Chief Scott discussed the fire with the homeowners who where going to seek shelter from a relative in Coatesville, due to the power being turned off in the home.
Crews cleared the scene at 5:40 pm. |
