Narrow Streets Hamper Effort at Philadelphia 2-Alarmer

Atwo-alarm fire ripped through at least fourrow houses on the 4300 block of Salem Street in the Frankford section of Philadelphia. Getting apparatus down the narrow streets was a problem, so all companies were staging about a mile away in a parking lot, until needed. Fences were cut in alleyways to allow forlarge diameter hoses to be pulled through. The original fire building was vacant, but at least two others were occupied, fire officials said.

Limerick Assist Norco

On March 15, 2023, at 0146, Special Service 51 was dispatched to assist Norco Fire Company at a house fire on West Cedarville Road. The crew from 51 filled aircylinders and assisted with the fire operations. At 0234, Tanker51 was dispatched to assist with tankeroperations at the scene.

- Submitted by the Limerick FD