Fire alarm sounded Thursday morning, April 19, 1906, at 1:30 AM. Fire was at the Short Mountain Colliery Locomotive Engine House. Members of Liberty Hose Company No. 2 responded with both carts, but made no connection. The building was destroyed totally.
A strong storm came through Washington Township, and in it's aftermath, significant damage occurred in the area of Route 209 and the Walmart Shopping Center. Multiple calls were dispatched for Company 21 and Truck 22 was dispatched class one to 4842 Route 209 to a report of a roof blown off a home. Truck 22 responded with 6 and Utility 22 with 4. On arrival, the Truck initially staged and the Utility stopped at Rakers Mill Road and Route 209 and diverted traffic. Numerous trees were down, a building blown down, and several roof suffered damage. The Truck was requested to set up in front of 4542 Route 209, and sent a crew to the roof to begin covering the gaping hole left behind. Crew from Rescue 23 assisted with the tarping and covering of the portion of roof that was blown away. After completing that task, the Truck was released by Command. The Utility was released a little later after the roadway was reopened.
Company 22 and Engine 23 dispatched class one to 601 Main street in Lykens at the Israel Building for an automatic fire alarm. Chief 22 responded POV to the scene and was joined by Chief 22-1. Engine 22 responded with 2. On arrival of Chief 22 at a 40 foot by 90 foot three story apartment building there was audible alarms sounding and the building was not evacuated. Entering the building found several residents in the lobby advising which apartment the alarm was coming from. On arrival of Engine 22 the knox key was used to gain entry to the apartment and found no one home and no reason for the alarm sounding. Truck 22 and Engine 23 were placed in service. Investigation of the apartment and the rest of the building found no problems but the alarms coming from the apartment could not be silenced. The building manager was contacted who in turn contacted building maintenance. Engine 22 was released and the Chiefs remained on scene waiting for maintenance. On his arrival and advising him of the situation the box was cleared.
At 1:15 p.m.on April 19, 1952, a grass fire was discovered on Berry Mountain near Lenker's Station. Sparks from a passing locomotive caused the fire. Forest fire crews from Lykens, the local forest fire warden, and two crews from the train battled the blaze. The fire was brought under control by 9:30 p.m., with the fire totally out at 11:00 p.m.
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