Fire District 63

June 17, 2009- Transformer fire in the borough

June 17, 2009-  At 23:54 all 3 Schuylkill Haven stations were dispatched to the area of East Market and South Margaretta Steets, Schuylkill Haven Boro, for a transformer fire.  Upon arriving on location, Duty chief 720 (Peel) advised that the transformer exploded causing a fire near the top of the utility pole.  Rescue 727, Engine 737 and Engine 732 responded to the call and assisted with blocking the roadway until the Schuylkill Haven electric crew arrived on scene to make repairs.  Units were kept busy for just under an hour.

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