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Basement Fire in Row Houses on 40th Street and 5th Avenue, Blair County

Source: Blair County EMS, Fire, Police, Hazmat and Helos
40th St & 5th Ave Aly, Altoona, PA 16602, USA
Summary: A fire broke out in the basement of row houses near 40th Street and 5th Avenue in Blair County, Pennsylvania. The fire department responded quickly, confirming smoke and flames upon arrival. Power was cut to affected addresses, and additional resources were requested due to the scale of the incident. The fire caused significant smoke damage, likely displacing residents from the impacted units. The Red Cross was notified to assist those affected.
  1. Red Cross Notified for Displaced Residents
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  2. Water Supply Issues and Firefighting Operations
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  3. Power Cut to Affected Addresses
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  4. Basement Fire in Row Houses Identified
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  5. Smoke and Flames Confirmed
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  6. Possible Dwelling Fire Confirmed
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  7. Fire Department Responds
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  8. Initial Report of Outside Fire
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