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Engines Assist with Woods Fire at Middle Creek Boat Launch
November 16, 2025 | PENNSYLVANIA
Courtesy of Schoeneck Fire Company, Correspondent

Photo by Schoeneck Fire CompanyEngine 19-1 operates along the roadway while crews work to contain a small woods fire at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area boat launch.
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November 16, 2025 | Schoeneck Fire Company — Engine 19-1 and Engine 19-2 responded during the afternoon hours to assist Station 14 (Durlach–Mt. Airy) with a reported small woods fire at the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area boat launch. Crews deployed handlines into the wooded area and worked quickly to contain the fire, preventing further spread. The incident was brought under control without injuries or damage to nearby structures.