Residential fire with elderly man trapped on third floor, Wilkes Barre PA


A fire occurred in a residential building near East South Street. Smoke was seen coming from the third floor. Emergency responders confirmed an elderly man was trapped inside. A second alarm was called to assist with the situation.
Audio|Source: Luzerne, Wyoming, and Lackawanna County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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Lozarin County, Walsford City Fire near East South Street. Reported residential structure fire on the second floor,
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11-15.
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I'm all coming.
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I'll finish white one.
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No problem.
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First morning, South Street, all companies, the yes one.
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Have six-six knowledge.
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County, Midascloth.
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Control as I.
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Clitter South will be responding.
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Ten, four.
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Third floor of the residents.
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Happy, I'm about three blocks away. I got a smoke column.
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Go ahead and transmit the second alarm.
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County Trucks there's been away.
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Truck search 10.
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Send them.
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Single wood frame, I've got smoke showing Division 3 on the Alpha side.
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I'll be assuming South Street Command.
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We are confirming entrapment now of the elderly mail.
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Location mentioned:
Near E South St, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702
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