On the night of August 7 a fire that started in an ambulance did significant damage to the Lakeville Fire Department in Hawley, Pennsylvania (Wayne County). Today (Saturday) WNEP-TV obtained video showing the department’s tanker was driven through a stuck bay door as the fire burned.
The station was badly damaged after a faulty engine in a paramedic unit started the fire. About $1 million in damage will be covered by insurance but the little things still need replacing.
“It really had put us to the test,” explained Chief Robert Boogertman. “But you know what, we’re going to be back better than ever.”
Deputy Chief David Fillebrown noticed that the tanker was still inside the station as the fire continue to spread. As a result, he got inside the truck and drove it through the garage door, which had melted shut.
Three weeks ago, firefighters in Lakeville had to respond to their own station that caught fire. At a fundraiser today,…
Posted by Clay LePard WNEP on Saturday, August 29, 2015
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Ambulance in quarters behind Tanker goes up in flames
Posted by Jeff Kohlmann on Saturday, August 8, 2015
Ambulance in quarters behind Tanker goes up in flames
Posted by Jeff Kohlmann on Saturday, August 8, 2015
