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Residential fire with elderly man trapped on third floorWilkes Barre PA

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Near E South St, Wilkes-Barre Township, PA 18702

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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Incident Timeline

  1. Victim Treated and Scene Stabilized
  2. Fire Knockdown Achieved
  3. Victim Located and Extricated
  4. Firefighters Arrive and Begin Rescue
  5. Entrapment Confirmed
  6. Initial Response and Command Established
  7. Fire Reported at 254 East South Street

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