| A brush fire occurred along the northbound lanes of Rte. 222 between the Mohnton and Sinking Spring exits on Thursday afternoon October 16. TSFRS Engine 85 responded along with Wyomissing Ladder 79. Engine 85 reported smoke visible on the approach and special called Cumru FD Tanker 42. On arrival, Capt. 85 reported a working brush fire approximately 25X100 feet in size. He also identified that the fire was actually in Cumru Township at that point.
E85 went to work with their booster line with support from L79, who had taken a blocking position on the slow lane. Tanker 42 stood fast to supply water if needed. Rescue Engine 42 and Captain 42 also responded on the clarification of location. On arrival, command was transferred to Captain 42, and RE42 replaced L79 which was released. Personnel from 85 and 42 overhauled the area and E85 was released by Command. |
