Truck Garage Blaze Quelled in Weisenberg Twp.

By KEN SNYDER, Correspondent | February 16, 2021 | PENNSYLVANIA

Story No. 022221103

Photo by KEN SNYDERFirefighters direct stream at wall where the fully involved truck was located.

Photo by KEN SNYDERFirefighters check for extension.

Photo by KEN SNYDERThe remains of the fully involved truck.

Photo by KEN SNYDERScene of the Weisenberg garage fireground.

Photo by KEN SNYDERScene of the Weisenberg garage fireground.

Weisenberg Twp., PA- On February 16th, Lehigh County 911 Center at 13:25 hrs dispatched Weisenberg, Fogelsville and Trexlertown fire companies to a reported roof fire located at 9883 old Rt.22 in Weisenberg Twp. Berks County also dispatched the Kutztown Fire Company to the scene. On arrival, Weisenberg command reported heavy fire at the end of a long multi bay garage with flames through the roof. First due Fogelsville engine laid a supply line from a Rt. 22 hydrant up a long driveway and Weisenberg's quint concentrated on the roof fire. Inside the garage was a fully involved truck fire causing extension to the wall and roof. A request for more tankers and two additional engines with manpower was made by Weisenberg command. Fortunately, a quick knockdown was to be had. The burnt truck was a total loss and there was heavy damage to this part of the garage. Companies remained on scene till about mid-afternoon.