11-11-16 - Wiconisco, PA - Pottsville St

At 1530 hours, Box 23-1 sent Company 23 (Wiconisco), Engines 21 (Elizabethville), 22 (Lykens), 24 (Williamstown), 27 (Gratz), and Truck 20 (Millersburg) to 301 Pottsville Street in Wiconisco for smoke from the eaves of a structure. Caller reported smoke from the eaves and black smoke from the third floor. Chief 23-2 arrived and requested a first alarm assignment and the first due engine was securing a hydrant at Pottsville & Rock Streets. Companies on the first alarm: Engines 20 (Millersburg), 26 (Berrysburg), 650 (Muir), Truck 2 and Rescue 2 (Duncannon). The fire building was a large, 3 story, wood frame, multiple dwelling attached to a similar type on side B. Heavy fire in the basement extended to all floors and the attic. Engine 29 (Halifax) and Progress (Truck 32) requested to the scene to assist. Command ordered an evacuation at 1549 hours and companies set up big lines and master stream from Truck 20 to knock down the bulk of the fire. Companies remained on the scene performing extensive overhaul.