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Bauerstown VFD Responds to Residential Fire on Wible Run Road Amid Freezing Conditions

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February 02, 2026 | PENNSYLVANIA Courtesy of Bauerstown VFD, Correspondent
This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.

February 2, 2026 – At approximately 4:45 p.m., units were dispatched to the 259 box for a reported residential structure fire in the 700 block of Wible Run Road. Upon arrival, 247AST reported smoke emanating from the side of the structure, and 247EN deployed an attack line to initiate fire suppression efforts. Simultaneously, 260TK and 247TK laddered the structure to support ventilation and access operations. The 259 crew, along with additional first-alarm companies, assisted with overhaul and other fireground duties. During the incident, a water main break occurred on a nearby street, prompting the 259 Deputy to manage the assignment for 259 units to mitigate potential complications. Only one residence experienced minor water intrusion into a basement, which was adequately handled by the home’s drainage system. Despite challenging cold weather conditions, all responding companies operated effectively. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshal.

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Courtesy of Bauerstown VFDCorrespondent

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