Station 2 units were alerted to the 800 Block of Lancaster Ave in Tredyffrin Township for a dumpster fire around 7:30 pm. Responding units were advised that the dumpster was in the rear of the property. Within a few moments from dispatch, Assistant Chief Brundage arrived on scene confirming a dumpster on fire.
Despite the snowfall, Engine 2-2 and Engine 2-3 arrived on scene almost simultaneously and were able to get the fire under control quickly. All units cleared the scene in about 30 minutes.
Photo's by Luke Rafferty, BFC Photographer
Units:
Engine 2-2 & Engine 2-3
Mutual Aid:
Tredyffrin Township Police Department
Engine 2-2 arrives on location at a dumpster fire in the Devon section of Tredyffrin Township.
Firefighters ready a hoseline to extinguish the fire.
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire that was contained to the dumpster.
A view of Engine 2-2 as the snow begins to get heavier during the latest round of wintry weather.
Firefighters (L-R) Evan Brazunas , David Shank, and William King work together to put the fire out.
