Pole Fire Shackamaxon St – 02-17-25

On 02/17/2025 at approximately 01:20 hours Leesport Co37 was dispatched to a report of flames coming from a transformer. Lt37 along with two crew members arrived on the scene in the area of Shackamaxon St & Butcher Alley with Engine 37. Upon Crews arriving it was discovered a powerline pole was actively on fire with no threat to surrounding structures at the time. Crews requested met-ed to the scene to assist with deenergizing the powerline along with assistance on extinguishing the fire. While crews were awaiting Met-Ed’s arrival Co37 was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries in the area of West Huller Ln & Koch Rd. Utility 37 was standing by to take over for the pole fire as the engine 37 crew went back to station in-order to respond with the Rescue Engine. The Rescue Engine & EMS arrived to the scene of the accident and determined no fire services were needed due to no injuries and no debris on the roadway. Rescue Engine 37 crew returned back to the pole and awaited met-ed. While still dealing with the high winds from the previous day, this caused the pole fire to produce a lot of embers that were entering a near by commercial property. Crews relocated into the commercial property to have a better view. Crews remained on scene for Approximately 7 1/2 Hours while awaiting Met-Ed’s Arrival.
Met-Ed arrived on the scene and extinguished the pole fire and it was determined fire services were no longer needed. Crews were released back available.