Large shed fire near house risks spreading, Coplay PA


Firefighters responded to a large shed fire near a house on Mauch Chunk Road. The shed fire risked spreading because it was close to a tree and the residence.
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North Whitehall Township, near Mauch Chunk Road, crushed to Penn Street, Oswald Lane for a dwelling fire.
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Station 22, engine 16, engine 26, Tower 16,
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Station 67, North Whitehall Township, near Mauch Chunk Road, cross street to Penn Street, Oswald Lane, for a dwelling fire.
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We had counties, uh,
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defendant 34. It's 34. Responding was three.
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Upper Socket Township, near Oakhurst Drive, Cross Street, Bitter Sweet Road and Balsam Road, ALS seizure.
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Station 72, Upper Socket Township, near Oakhurst Drive, Cross Street, Bitter Sweet Road, and Balsam Road, ALS seizure.
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59.
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Location outpassing by a Mopchunk Road and advised the North Wales units they have a working fire.
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And it's a large shed that's on fire, it's not a house.
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Tenfold. Chief Sixteen.
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Some responding area of Coonsville.
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It's going to be a large shed on fire.
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Deputy 9 was passing by stating that it is a working fire.
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Any exposures?
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Saying that it's about...
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The shed is next to a tree and the tree is about five feet from a house.
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Call our after command, we've found no presence.
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No one did, sir. Act 26.
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One scene, make this a working fire.
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Can you get me two additional tankers and additional engine, please?
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Location mentioned:
Near Mauch Chunk Rd, Coplay, PA 18037
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