Reading PA Fire Department

Wildfire in Oakbrook Project

Written by FF M. Biancone
June 30, 2008
At 1740, E1-B2-B3- and C5 were turned out for a reported "mountain fire" in the Neversink Mountain called in from the Oakbrook section of the city. Communications reported not having any visuals on the mountain and numerous calls were being received for the 1100 block of E. Wyomissing Blvd. E1-B2-and C5 determined Neversink was false while B3 was rerouted to the Oakbrook area and E14-C3 were dispatched to assist. B3 reported a heavy column on the approach and found a deep seated 50x30 brush fire burning behind the Olivets Club at 1161 Pershing Blvd. Flames were lapping over 10 feet and a utility pole with high voltage lines was fully engulfed. B3 quickly went to work with their 2 hose reels and E14 established a water supply. B2 & C5 arrived to assist and an 1 3/4 line was put into service and the fire was contained within 20 minutes. 15 gallons of detergent was cycled through B3 into the lines. Met-Ed was called to the scene but determined charring was the only damage to their property. Forestry crews arrived and handled clean up. RFD crews cleared at 1900. Add this article to:

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