Camp Hill Basement Fire
Thursday night after most had concluded their Thanksgiving activities the WSBF began what would turn out to be a long night. At approximately 2115 hrs. the first alarm was struck for a basement next to the 3005 Market St. in Camp Hill Borough. Engine 2-13 was out immediately on dispatch with a crew of 5. The Squad followed a few moments later with a crew of 6. Engine 2 arrived after Duty Chief 14, tagged a hydrant and layed into the scene, stretched 1 line to the basement with a split crew diverting to the first floor to do a primary search and check for extension. The Squad arrived behind the Engine and assisted with operations in the basement. A heavy smoke condition was encountered in the basement however there was no fire found. After the smoke condition was removed from the structure a charred area was discovered in the basement. Crews checked further for extension and used the Compressed Air Foam System (CAFS) on Engine 2 to soak the charred area. The WSBF assisted on the scene for a little more then 2 hours.
Units on the scene:
Engine 14, Engine 2-13, Engine 2-10
Truck 14, Truck 12
Rescue 14, Squad 13, Rescue 30
Air 13
RIT: Rescue 69
EMS: A14, A74