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(Reported by Beaver County Radio News Correspondent Sandy Giordano, Published at November 15th, 2024 at 8:00 A.M.)

Aliquippa Fire Chief Tim Firich reported that his department was summoned to Main Avenue and 6th Street in West Aliquippa at 1:40 a.m. He said there were several calls to Beaver County’s 9-1-1 center reporting fires at multiple  locations. in the area. Due to the number of calls, the chief said a second alarm was sent out and Engine 91 and Chief Firich were on scene within seven minutes. 

The chief said upon arrival, they found a warehouse/storage building  well involved inn fire. Master streams were quickly put in operation and fire suppression efforts continued as more crews arrived on scene. He said tankers were requested  to maintain an adequate water supply  while using a multitude  of hand leads and water streams. The fire was brought under control in fifty minutes, and it was contained to the original building, the chief reported. Responding to the first alarm were Ambridge, Baden, Crescent Township and Medic-Rescue. Responding to a second alarm were Monaca, Independence Township, the Beaver County Strike team that consisted of Beaver Falls and New Brighton Fire Departments. 

Chief Firich reported that no civilians were injured in the fire.