On Sunday, January 16, 2011 at approximately 3:40a.m. Fire units were dispatched to a reported trailer fire in trailer court on Bradbury Drive off of Jordan Street in South Heights.
First arriving units reported a fully involved trailer with exposures. Crews also experienced water supply issues with nearby hydrants. Multiple mutual aid companies were called in for tankers and manpower.
Tanker shuttle operations were set up as crews battled the fast moving fire and worked on protecting the exposures.
Firefighters from Hopewell, Crescent, Independence, Ambridge, Aliquippa, Center, Monaca, Bell Acres and Moon Township battled the blaze for a couple of hours before bringing the flames under control.
Crews remained on the scene for an extended period of time extinguishing hot spots. Crews not only had to battle the intense flames, but the frigid temperatures and ice as well.
In all, three trailers were a total loss and one trailer across Bradbury Drive from the involved trailers, sustained damage from the radiant heat.
American Red Cross personnel were at the scene assisting those displaced by the fire, by providing them with clothing, food and temporary shelter. During the height of the fire, those displaced went to a nearby warming shelter, as they escaped with only the clothes that they had on. The State Police Fire Marshal was called to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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