Fire crews battle barn fire in Curtin Township, Howard PA
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Fire & ArsonAs discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews responded to a large barn fire near Orviston Mountain Road in Curtin Township, Centre County. The barn contained heavy equipment, diesel fuel, and chemicals, raising concerns about possible explosions. The driveway to the property was reported as icy, and multiple fire companies were dispatched to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Centre County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
07:54
Transcript:
00:00
Box 1410, Curtin Township.
00:03
Near Orviston Mountain Road, building fire.
02:38
This is 26-3 in Curtin Township, near Orviston Mountain Road.
02:42
Stand by for a barn fire.
06:02
Took second call from the homeowner, sped into the silo.
06:06
Also there is heavy equipment and an unknown amount of diesel fuel and other chemicals inside.
06:12
There are several explosions.
06:14
Also the driveway is extremely icy.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Orviston Mountain Rd, Howard, PA 16841
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