CITY OF EASTON HOUSE FIRE WITH CLOSE CALL 5-10-13

Easton, Pa-- Working house fire at 1074 W. Wilkes-Barre Street.

On arrival the first due engine had heavy fire blowing out of the 2nd floor of a 2.5-story duplex.
Attack lines went to work on the 2nd floor with heavy fire extending into the attic. Two minutes into the video a Easton Firefighter fell off the main roof onto onto a 2nd roof after missing the ladder rungs. The firefighter appeared to be uninjured and continued to work. Firefighters were eventually forced to evacuate the building due to conditions quickly deteriorating conditions a loss of water pressure and dead hydrants. Companies used all hands with multiple large lines, ladder pipes and ground monitors.

Companies On-Scene: Easton Fire/EMS, Wilson Boro Fire, City of Bethlehem Fire.
Cover Assignments: Palmer Municipal Fire,West Easton Fire

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