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Quick Response Prevents Spread of Excavator Fire in Lincoln Borough
April 02, 2026 | PENNSYLVANIA
1RN News Team,

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This article is a direct street report from our correspondent and has not been edited by the 1st Responder newsroom.
LINCOLN BOROUGH, PA - Crews handled several calls throughout the day on April 2nd, with the most serious involving a fully-involved mini-excavator on Liberty Way in Lincoln. Upon dispatch, Chief 184 and Engine 184 responded quickly and arrived to find the machine completely engulfed in flames. The fire posed a potential risk to nearby equipment and property, prompting firefighters to initiate an immediate and coordinated attack. The incident was mitigated without any injuries.