Transformer fire reported near Stark St in Pittston, Pittston PA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/9/2025 08:52 PM

Near Stark St, Pittston, PA 18640

Fire crews responded to a report of a transformer on fire on a pole near Stark Street in Pittston. Neighbors reported flashing lights and the smell of burning plastic, indicating a possible residential structure fire at the location. Multiple fire units were dispatched to investigate and manage the situation.

Audio|Source: Luzerne, Wyoming, and Lackawanna County Public Safety

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Transcript:

00:00

All right, we definitely will be a transformer on fire on a pole.

00:03

I'm going to order ready for a full number.

00:05

I'll give you an effect point out for us.

00:10

Tap be on scene twice, three, fifth.

00:22

Alley City Engine 3?

00:26

Three engines.

00:31

We have another call, near Stark St, color reporting, the neighbors' lights are flashing,

00:38

and they smell burning plastics.

00:40

Your wishes?

00:44

Near Stark St, he said.

00:48

Tampa, you want the full box out you and just want it as an invest?

00:54

Yeah, if they smell it,

00:57

just dispatch it.

00:58

I don't know that we're going to be able to get out of here in a proper fashion.

01:00

So if you're going to be first deal on that, I've been bringing the agent.

01:08

Tim, for just to verify you want the entire structure box?

01:13

They saw something burning, correct?

01:16

Canfer, burning plastic.

01:20

Yeah.

01:23

Can for 2355.

01:49

I'm going to be able to be.

02:13

Hickson City Fire, Jenkins for the Ladder, Fitton Township Engine, Lapplin Engine,

02:19

149 for the RIT[1], Met at 29,

02:22

near Stark St, Fitton City.

02:24

Really a possible residential structure fire, reported burning plastic and a residence, utilize ops-1 communications at 2355.

Police codes explained

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[1]

RIT: Rapid Intervention Team (firefighter rescue team assigned for immediate intervention)

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Near Stark St, Pittston, PA 18640

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