Today Lower Allen Fire and mutual aid units battled two residential fires in the township.
Carlise Rd Incident:
Just after 1000 hrs, units were dispatched to the 1600 blk of Carlise Rd for a house fire with entrapment. Units arrived on scene to find the house well involved with a deep seated fire. Conditions deteriorated rapidley and crews were forced to evacuate. Crews went into a defensive mode to extinguish the fire. Sadly, the residents were over come with the smoke and heat and perished in the fire. LAFD would like to send our heartfelt condolences to their family and friends.
COMMAND: Capt 2-12
Units on Scene: Engines 1-12, 3-12, 10, 2-13, YC69, YC68, Trucks 12, DC HBG3, Rescues 14, S13.
Bethany Dr Incident:
While units operated at Carlisle Rd, units were sent to Bethany Dr for a car fire. Units arrived on scene to find a working care fire with extension into the house. Units made a quick knockdown on the fire.
Command: Chief 2-22
Units on scene: 23, 22, 37, 28, 27, 30
Special thanks to Enola and New Kingstown Fire Companies for filling our transfers.