Limerick Fire Dept Responds to Multiple Calls During Evening Storms
Photo by Regina JelskiLightning strike while on scene of a tree fall.
Photo by Regina Jelski
Photo by Regina Jelski
Photo by Regina Jelski
Photo by Regina Jelski
Photo by Regina Jelski
Photo by Regina Jelski
July 16, 2024
The Limerick Fire Department responded to nine (9) storm-related calls after the second storm came through Limerick Township. Starting at 7:59 pm, crews were dispatched to back-to-back calls involving clearing road obstructions from fallen trees and wires, a tree fire, and electrical fires. Engine 51, Squad 51, Field 51-2, Rescue 51, Chief 51, Battalion 51, and Fire Police responded. Fire Police and firefighters shut down roads temporarily due to electrical damages. The last call for the evening occurred around 9:50 pm. Crews returned to the stations and were made available.